The Resurrection

Israhel van Meckenem

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure emerging from a tomb. The central feature of the drawing is a figure with a halo stepping out of a large, rectangular tomb-like structure with a stick with a cross at its top in one hand. Their other hand is raised with two fingers pointing upwards. Around the tomb are several figures, some armored and seemingly asleep or in a daze, one of whom is sitting with a hand to their face. On the left, a structure with multiple arches is depicted, where smaller figures are ascending steps towards a larger male figure. In the background, distant hills, trees, and buildings form the landscape. The style is detailed religious iconography, emphasizing lines and shading to create depth and texture.