Opstanding van Christus 1736

"Opstanding van Christus" (Resurrection of Christ), a 1736 drawing by Jacob de Wit, depicts a powerful scene of Christ's ascension into heaven. The composition emphasizes Christ's triumph over death with his body glowing with light and his arms outstretched towards the heavens. Below, two soldiers react in awe and fear, their bodies contorted in a dramatic gesture. The drawing’s use of light and shadow creates a sense of movement and drama, characteristic of the Baroque style. De Wit, a Dutch artist known for his masterful drawings, captured the religious sentiment of the Resurrection with great precision.