De dødes opstandelse 1576 - 1579

Hendrick Goltzius created this piece, "The Resurrection of the Dead," using engraving techniques, though we don't know exactly when it was made. Goltzius, who lived during the Dutch Golden Age, was deeply influenced by the religious and philosophical shifts of the Reformation. In this circular composition, he grapples with themes of life, death, and divine judgment. Nudity, displayed without shame, reflects a classical ideal but also the vulnerability of humanity before God. Gender is present, but not prioritized, in the artist’s depiction. It is set against a backdrop of religious upheaval. The emotional intensity is palpable—the hope, the fear, the moment of transformation. Goltzius masterfully intertwines the physical and the spiritual. Goltzius offers not just a scene of resurrection, but a mirror reflecting the complex interplay of faith, humanity, and societal change. It urges us to confront our own understanding of mortality.