The Resurrection (recto)

This painting, "The Resurrection," takes us to the dramatic moment Christ rises from the tomb. The scene unfolds at dawn, with the first light of day illuminating the figures. Christ stands prominently, a red cloak billowing around him, as he steps out of a stone sarcophagus. Below, Roman soldiers are scattered in various states of shock and slumber, their armor glinting in the pale light. One soldier, in the foreground, slumps forward, his face obscured, while another recoils in terror. The artist, known as the Master of the View of Saint Gudula, creates a sense of dynamic movement and divine power, making the miraculous event feel immediate and tangible. The detailed rendering of the soldiers' expressions and their elaborate armor anchors the supernatural event in a believable, earthly setting.