Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene c. 1500

This woodcut, "Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene", is a powerful depiction of the biblical story. The image features a dramatic meeting between the resurrected Christ and Mary Magdalene, who is shown kneeling, holding a jar of ointment. Christ, with wounds still visible, gestures towards her while standing next to a tree, a symbol of life and renewal. The woodcut's simple composition, with its emphasis on the figures and their interaction, captures the emotional weight of this pivotal moment. The detail of the city in the background emphasizes the earthly context of this divine event.