The Resurrection

early 1640s

Pietro Testa

Associated Names
Pietro Testa

Artist, Italian, 1612 - 1650

This is a drawing of an ascension scene. The drawing depicts a central figure, surrounded by others, seemingly ascending into the sky. The composition includes a crowd below, amidst a landscape with trees and clouds. The central figure is highlighted by lines suggesting rays of light. Around this figure are other characters engaged in various poses, observing, gesturing, or resting. The background features detailed natural elements like trees with intricate foliage and clouds. The style is reminiscent of classical religious or historical drawings, displaying careful line work to convey form and expression.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink over black chalk

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall (lunette): 46.8 x 34 cm (18 7/16 x 13 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1982.37.1


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1983

  • Graphics Survey Exhibition, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., May 1983.

Inscriptions

Modern hand lower center in attached border, in graphite: Pietro Testa with the Etching

Wikidata ID

Q64619697

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