Soldaten berichten de hoge priesters dat Christus is herrezen 1485 - 1491

This woodcut print, "Soldaten berichten de hoge priesters dat Christus is herrezen", created by the Meester van Antwerpen (I) between 1485 and 1491, depicts the moment when Roman soldiers inform the high priests of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The print shows the soldiers, armed with spears and shields, standing before the priests in a checkered room, which symbolizes the sacred space of the temple. The scene is a powerful visualization of the central event of Christian faith, illustrating the triumph of Christ over death. The use of woodcut printing, a popular technique of the time, highlights the importance of visual storytelling in medieval and early modern Europe. This artwork is a prime example of the dissemination of religious narratives through visual media in the 15th century.