The Resurrection (one of seven) 1530 - 1565

"The Resurrection (one of seven)" is a small enamel painting by Jean II Pénicaud, an important French artist of the 16th century. Painted in the 1530s, this piece depicts Jesus Christ emerging from his tomb, with two figures kneeling in awe in the foreground and an angel holding a banner on the right side. The piece, done in a grisaille technique (shades of gray) on a black enamel background, highlights Pénicaud’s mastery of fine detail. This miniature artwork, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the artistic excellence of the Limoges enamel tradition in France, and the artist's talent in miniature painting.