Christ victoring over Sin and Death 1513 - 1574

Maarten van Heemskerck’s “Christ Victoring over Sin and Death”, painted between 1513 and 1574, is a vibrant representation of the triumph of Christ over the forces of evil. The resurrected Christ, standing triumphantly on a broken wheel, is depicted as a powerful and divine figure. He holds a banner in his left hand, while his right hand reaches out to the dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit, floating above him. Below, Death, personified by a skeleton, and the Devil, are depicted as defeated and powerless. This artwork, now located in the Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark, is a testament to Heemskerck’s mastery of Renaissance-era realism and his profound understanding of Christian iconography.