The Resurrection of Christ
1622
Johann König
Johann König (German, 1586–1642)
European Painting and Sculpture
The Resurrection of Christ, 1622. Johann König (German, 1586–1642). Oil on copper; unframed: 61 x 46 cm (24 x 18 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund 2017.192 According to Christian belief, three days after his death by crucifixion, Christ rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. König’s interpretation of this traditional theme employs vivid colors and explosive poses to express the drama of the event. Meticulous brushwork delineates exquisite details, and draws attention to the luminous landscape and the three holy women hastening towards Christ’s vacant tomb.
- Maker/Artist
- König, Johann
- Classification
- Painting
- Formatted Medium
- oil on copper
- Dimensions
- Unframed: 61 x 46 cm (24 x 18 1/8 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: Signed and dated lower left: Johan. : König / 1622
- Departments
- European Painting and Sculpture
- Accession Number
- 2017.192
- Credit Line
- Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund
- Exhibitions
- Recent Acquisitions, The Cleveland Museum of Art (03/17/2018-06/06/2018): "Recent Acquisitions 2014-2017"
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 214 Central and Northern European
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