The Resurrection
c. 1580
Medium
Engraving in black on ivory laid paper
Dimensions
43.3 × 30.4 cm (17 1/16 × 12 in.)
Classification
engraving
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
15233
Art Historical Context
Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s *The Resurrection*, created around 1580 captures the biblical moment of rising from the tomb remarkable detail and emotional depth A leading figure of Northern Renaissance, Bruegel was renowned for religious narratives with vivid observations of everyday life and expansive landscapes. Though best known for his paintings, he frequently designed works for print, allowing his imaginative scenes to reach broader audiences across Europe during a time of religious upheaval and reform. This engraving, rendered in black ink on ivory laid paper, exemplifies the power of the ...