Who created "Christ rising from the tomb, assisted by two angels"?

Christ rising from the tomb, assisted by two angels was created by Martino Rota in 1540–83.

What medium is "Christ rising from the tomb, assisted by two angels"?

Christ rising from the tomb, assisted by two angels is Engraving.

Is "Christ rising from the tomb, assisted by two angels" in the public domain?

Yes, Christ rising from the tomb, assisted by two angels is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Christ rising from the tomb, assisted by two angels

Q: When was "Christ rising from the tomb, assisted by two angels" created?

This artwork was created 1540–83.

Martino Rota

1540–83

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet (Trimmed): 16 5/16 × 10 5/8 in. (41.4 × 27 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959

Accession Number

59.570.159

Art Historical Context

Behold *Christ Rising from the Tomb, Assisted Two Angels*, a striking engraving by Martino Rota, a prominent Venetian printmaker active between 154 and 1583. This 16th-century work captures a pivotal moment in Christian iconography: the Resurrection, where Christ emerges triumphantly from the tomb, supported by two ethereal angels. Measuring 16 5/16 × 10 5/8 inches, its trimmed sheet reflects the intimate scale typical of engravings, designed for personal devotion or scholarly collections. Rota, influenced by masters like Titian and Veronese, excelled in translating grand paintings into preci...

Christ rising from the tomb, assisted by two angels

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