The Risen Christ between Saints Andrew and Longinus c. 1472

"The Risen Christ between Saints Andrew and Longinus" is a pen-and-ink drawing by the Italian Renaissance artist Andrea Mantegna, created around 1472. It depicts Christ's resurrection, with the resurrected Christ standing between Saint Andrew, holding a cross, and Saint Longinus, a Roman soldier who pierced Christ's side with a spear. The drawing's highly detailed and precise style, characteristic of Mantegna's work, emphasizes the dramatic moment of Christ's resurrection, and the composition, with its emphasis on clear, strong lines, creates a sense of solemnity and reverence. It's a compelling example of Mantegna's masterful rendering of human figures and his ability to convey powerful religious themes through his art.