De opstanding van Christus 1613 - 1615

Gerard ter Borch's "De opstanding van Christus," a 17th-century drawing housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the resurrection of Christ. The composition centers on a dramatically rendered Christ rising towards the heavens. His body is contorted, his limbs outstretched, as he ascends from the tomb, leaving behind a group of startled guards. Ter Borch’s use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and movement, capturing the moment of divine intervention. The drawing serves as a testament to ter Borch’s mastery of line and his ability to convey both physicality and emotional impact in a single composition.