On numerous epitaphs by artists associated with the Cranach workshop the resurrection is the central subject. This panel depicts the Risen Christ standing on the lid of the sarcophagus with regal poise, his right hand raised in blessing and his head circumscribed with a faint halo. The final resting place
On numerous epitaphs by artists associated with the Cranach workshop the resurrection is the central subject. This panel depicts the Risen Christ standing on the lid of the sarcophagus with regal poise, his right hand raised in blessing and his head circumscribed with a faint halo. The final resting place is open and as such bears witness to his physical reawakening, the tomb is empty and death has been overcome. Both the red robe wafting gently about Christ and the vaguely indicated tools of martyrdom refer to the Passion. Even if only remotely they also recall his sacrifice and visualize certain Eucharistic thoughts. The banner with its glass rod is a trophy testifying to the triumphant victory over death.
[Nadine Jaser, Exhib. Cat. Dessau 2015, No. 63]
- Attribution
- Lucas Cranach the Younger
Attribution
Lucas Cranach the Younger | [Nadine Jaser, Exhib. Cat. Dessau 2015, No. 63] |
- Production dates
- about 1550
1545 (?)
Production dates
about 1550 | [Nadine Jaser, Exhib. Cat. Dessau 2015, no. 63] |
1545 (?) | dated, third and fourth digit hardly ledigle, date probably not original [cda 2017] |
- Dimensions
- Dimensions of support: 178 x 125 cm
Dimensions
Dimensions of support: 178 x 125 cm
[Nadine Jaser, Exhib. Cat. Dessau 2015, no. 63]
- Signature / Dating
Artist's insignia at the centre right: serpent, facing left, between letters 'LC' and date '1545' (?) (third and fourth digit hardly ledigle), in black paint. Insignia and date probably not original.
Signature / Dating
Artist's insignia at the centre right: serpent, facing left, between letters 'LC' and date '1545' (?) (third and fourth digit hardly ledigle), in black paint. Insignia and date probably not original.
[cda 2017]
[cda 2016]
- Owner
- Private Collection
- Repository
- Private Collection
- CDA ID
- PRIVATE_NONE-P140
- FR (1978) Nr.
- FR-none
- Persistent Link
- https://lucascranach.org/en/PRIVATE_NONE-P140/