De opstanding
in or after 1529 - 1533
Medium
brush
Dimensions
252; 199
About this artwork
signatuur en datum: ‘L 1525(?)’
Art Historical Context
**De Opstanding (The Resurrection)** by Lucas van Leyden stands as a poignant example of Northern Renaissance draftsmanship. Created in or after 1529 possibly dated 1525 (as indicated by the monogrammed signature 'L 152(?)'), this intimate brush drawing measures just 252 mm high by 199 mm wide. Van Leyden, a prodigious Dutch artist (1494–1533) often called the "Dutch Dürer," masterfully depicts the biblical moment of Christ's resurrection, a theme central to Christian iconography during the Reformation era. Lucas van Leyden bridged late Gothic traditions with emerging Renaissance naturalism, ...
About the Artist
Lucas van Leyden · 1484–1533
Lucas van Leyden (1494–1533) was a Dutch painter and printmaker who stands among the greatest engravers of the Northern Renaissance. Born in Leiden as either Lucas Hugensz or Lucas Jacobsz, he lived and worked primarily in his native city, achieving international renown that rivaled the German master Albrecht Dürer. Lucas van Leyden revolutionized Netherlandish printmaking and was among the first...