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Reference number
P00825
Author
El Greco (Spanish)
Title
The Resurrection
Chronology
1596-1600
Technique
Support
Measures
275 cm x 127 cm
School
Theme
Shown
Yes
Entrance
MUSEO DE LA TRINIDAD
Procedence
Trinity Museum

At the top, a nude Christ bears a white banner in his left hand, symbolizing triumph over death. His purple robe signifies sacrifice and martyrdom, while his rhomboidal halo echoes the Byzantine tradition. The soldiers that guard the sepulcher appear surprised and confused by the event, except for one who is asleep. The use of scorzo gives these figures a high degree of dynamism.

The borders of this work show the canvas's priming, where the artist tested his colors and removed the overly thick hairs from his brushes.

This painting, signed with Greek letters on the lower edge off the canvas, belonged to the main altarpiece of the Church of the School of Maria of Aragon. A sketch or autograph reduction is in the Art Museum of Saint Louis, Missouri.

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