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The Resurrection by Matthias Grunewald (1512- 1516) What we learned- This painting was another panel from the Isenheim Altarpiece (from which we previously studied The Crucifixion). The tomb featured in the painting is consistent with a tomb used in the early 1500’s- not Jesus’ time- and is thus an anachronism in the work. This is yet another work we’ve studied which portrays people having a divine vision/ experience and fainting/ falling down from the intensity of it.  (Do you remember what the other works were?) Discussion Questions: What are the marks on Jesus’ hands and feet? How does Grunewald use contrast (utilizing opposites, like dark and light) to make a point? How do you think the guard Grunewald portrays felt?

The Resurrection by Matthias Grunewald (1512- 1516)

What we learned-

  • This painting was another panel from the Isenheim Altarpiece (from which we previously studied The Crucifixion).
  • The tomb featured in the painting is consistent with a tomb used in the early 1500’s- not Jesus’ time- and is thus an anachronism in the work.
  • This is yet another work we’ve studied which portrays people having a divine vision/ experience and fainting/ falling down from the intensity of it.  (Do you remember what the other works were?)

Discussion Questions:

  1. What are the marks on Jesus’ hands and feet?
  2. How does Grunewald use contrast (utilizing opposites, like dark and light) to make a point?
  3. How do you think the guard Grunewald portrays felt?

Notes