Drie Maria's bij het lege graf 1534 - 1535

"Drie Maria's bij het lege graf" (Three Marys at the Empty Tomb), an engraving by German artist Georg Pencz (1500-1550), portrays a scene from the New Testament. The artwork, dating to 1534-1535, depicts the three Marys at the tomb of Jesus, encountering an angel who tells them that Christ has risen. This small but detailed print showcases Pencz's mastery of depicting figures and conveying narrative through precise lines and shadows, characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the enduring power of religious art, reminding viewers of the story of resurrection and hope.