Opstanding van Christus after 1530

This drawing of the Resurrection of Christ was made by an anonymous artist using pen and brush in brown ink, with gray wash, on paper. The artist has used the wash to create subtle gradations of light and shadow, giving the scene depth and drama. The strokes of the pen create a sense of movement and energy, particularly in the figure of Christ and the surrounding landscape. The choice of materials—paper, ink, and brush—suggests a study or preparatory sketch, rather than a finished work intended for display. The drawing may have served as a reference for a larger painting or print. The artist's skill in handling the materials and creating a dynamic composition suggests a familiarity with the traditions of drawing and printmaking, which, like many crafts, involved the transmission of knowledge across workshops and generations. It is also likely to have been a more affordable piece for private devotion in comparison to larger, painted works. Approaching the work in this way helps us to see its potential social and economic context, as well as its aesthetic value.