Study for a "Resurrection of Christ" 1533

This is a preparatory drawing for the Last Judgement fresco in the Sistine Chapel, by the Italian Renaissance master, Michelangelo. Completed in 1533, it depicts Christ’s rising from the tomb, surrounded by angels, as he ascends to Heaven. This study, now housed in the Louvre in Paris, demonstrates the artist’s masterful use of line and detail to create a powerful and dynamic composition. The study of the figure, particularly the strong, expressive pose of Christ, offers a glimpse into the artistic process of Michelangelo, a renowned sculptor, painter and architect.