Matthew 28
The Resurrection of Jesus in Biblical Art
Resurrection art often tries to hold together victory, mystery, and awe.
Bible and Art Context
Piero della Francesca presents Christ standing above the tomb with unusual calm and authority. The sleeping guards below heighten the contrast between ordinary human blindness and the decisive act of God.
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The Resurrection
Piero della Francesca, circa 1463, Fresco
The upright Christ and sleeping guards create a powerful contrast between divine victory and human unawareness.
Source: Wikimedia CommonsQuestions about Resurrection in Art
Where is the Resurrection in the Bible?
The Resurrection is recorded in all four Gospels. This page links to Matthew 28.
Why did artists paint sleeping guards?
Sleeping guards emphasize the contrast between human failure to perceive and the reality of Christ's victory.