Opstanding van Christus 1619 - 1624

"Opstanding van Christus" (Resurrection of Christ), created between 1619-1624 by Claude Mellan, is a powerful etching that depicts the moment of Christ's resurrection. The composition features Christ ascending into heaven, his body radiating light and surrounded by swirling clouds. Below him, figures react in various states of awe and disbelief. The use of intricate lines and dramatic contrasts in light and shadow creates a sense of dynamism and spiritual awe, characteristic of Mellan's artistic style. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Mellan's mastery of the etching technique, demonstrating his ability to create detailed and expressive imagery in the 17th century.