Cameo Medallion
Unknown Artist
1760–1800
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
4 x 3 1/8 in. (10.2 x 7.9 cm)
Classification
Cameo medallion
Culture
British
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883
Accession Number
83.2.280
Tags
Art Historical Context
**De Opstanding (The Resurrection)** by Israhel van Mecken (c. 1455–1503) captures a pivotal moment in Christian iconography: Christ's triumphant rising from the tomb. This engraving, measuring 210 mm high by 145 mm wide, exemplifies the artist's mastery during the late Gothic period in Northern Europe. Van Meckenem, a prolific German engraver and goldsmith from Mecem, produced hundreds of prints that blended intricate detail with spiritual fervor, often drawing from contemporary masters like Martin Schongauer. Engraving as a medium was revolutionary in the 15th century, allowing for precise,...