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Bible in Art · 6 works in this collection

The Art of the Resurrection

From the empty tomb to recognition at Emmaus, compare the ways artists picture renewed life and hope. All works in this current collection appear below.

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The Resurrection

Piero della Francesca

Matthew 27–28 · John 19–20

The Story in the Art

The risen Christ stands at the meeting of death and new life. Compare how this artist uses light, bodily movement, and the surrounding figures to express the mystery of Resurrection.

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Compare other artists on this theme: Fra Angelico: The Resurrection of Christ and Women at the TombMatthias Grünewald: The ResurrectionRembrandt van Rijn: The Resurrection of ChristTitian: Noli me tangereCaravaggio: The Supper at Emmaus

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The Resurrection of Christ and Women at the Tomb

Fra Angelico

Matthew 27–28 · John 19–20

The Story in the Art

The risen Christ stands at the meeting of death and new life. Compare how this artist uses light, bodily movement, and the surrounding figures to express the mystery of Resurrection.

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Compare other artists on this theme: Piero della Francesca: The ResurrectionMatthias Grünewald: The ResurrectionRembrandt van Rijn: The Resurrection of ChristTitian: Noli me tangereCaravaggio: The Supper at Emmaus

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The Resurrection

Matthias Grünewald

Matthew 27–28 · John 19–20

The Story in the Art

The risen Christ stands at the meeting of death and new life. Compare how this artist uses light, bodily movement, and the surrounding figures to express the mystery of Resurrection.

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Compare other artists on this theme: Piero della Francesca: The ResurrectionFra Angelico: The Resurrection of Christ and Women at the TombRembrandt van Rijn: The Resurrection of ChristTitian: Noli me tangereCaravaggio: The Supper at Emmaus

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The Resurrection of Christ

Rembrandt van Rijn

Matthew 27–28 · John 19–20

The Story in the Art

The risen Christ stands at the meeting of death and new life. Compare how this artist uses light, bodily movement, and the surrounding figures to express the mystery of Resurrection.

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Compare other artists on this theme: Piero della Francesca: The ResurrectionFra Angelico: The Resurrection of Christ and Women at the TombMatthias Grünewald: The ResurrectionTitian: Noli me tangereCaravaggio: The Supper at Emmaus

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Noli me tangere

Titian

Matthew 27–28 · John 19–20

The Story in the Art

Mary Magdalene encounters the risen Jesus. The space between their gestures expresses recognition and the change in their relationship after the Resurrection.

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Compare other artists on this theme: Piero della Francesca: The ResurrectionFra Angelico: The Resurrection of Christ and Women at the TombMatthias Grünewald: The ResurrectionRembrandt van Rijn: The Resurrection of ChristCaravaggio: The Supper at Emmaus

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The Supper at Emmaus

Caravaggio

Matthew 27–28 · John 19–20

The Story in the Art

Recognition transforms an ordinary meal. The disciples encounter the risen Christ in the breaking of bread; look at how gesture and light invite the viewer into the moment.

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Compare other artists on this theme: Piero della Francesca: The ResurrectionFra Angelico: The Resurrection of Christ and Women at the TombMatthias Grünewald: The ResurrectionRembrandt van Rijn: The Resurrection of ChristTitian: Noli me tangere