Resurrection of Jesus 

Jan Joest’s painting presents the resurrection of Christ, rendered in oil paint with meticulous detail. The artist has adopted a distinctly material approach, portraying the textures of fabric, metal, and flesh with striking realism. Consider the weight of the armor worn by the soldiers, each piece articulated with the precision of a skilled metalworker. Or the delicate folds of Christ's robe, cascading down his body with a sculptural presence. Joest’s engagement with materiality is evident in his rendering of light and shadow, where careful attention to the play of light creates a heightened sense of three-dimensionality, allowing the scene to come alive with dramatic intensity. By celebrating the tangible qualities of the world, Joest elevates the familiar materials and making processes to the realm of fine art. In doing so, he challenges traditional distinctions between craft and high art, inviting us to consider the labor involved in both spiritual and artistic creation.