The Resurrection, from Life of the Virgin and Christ 1480 - 1500

"The Resurrection" is a drawing by the Florentine artist Francesco Rosselli, dating from between 1480 and 1500. It depicts the moment of Jesus' resurrection from the tomb, where he is shown stepping out of the tomb and raising his hand in a gesture of blessing, while three Roman soldiers are depicted reacting in awe and fear at the foot of the tomb. The drawing is part of a series of works depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary and Christ and is currently held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Rosselli was known for his mastery of drawing and for his ability to capture movement and emotion in his figures. This drawing demonstrates his skill in depicting a dramatic scene with a sense of immediacy and realism.