Resurrection of Christ (Bermejo) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Resurrection of Christ |
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| Artist | Bartolomé Bermejo |
| Year | Circa 1475 |
| Type | Oil and gilding on wood |
| Dimensions | 90 cm × 69 cm (35 in × 27 in) |
| Location | Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona |
Resurrection is a famous painting by Bartolomé Bermejo. You can see it at the National Art Museum of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain. This artwork shows an important moment from the Christian Bible.
What the Painting Shows
The Resurrection painting is part of a larger artwork called an altarpiece. An altarpiece is a special piece of art placed behind the altar in a church. This particular altarpiece was all about the story of Christ.
Bartolomé Bermejo was a painter from Córdoba, a city in Spain. He worked mostly in the area known as the Crown of Aragon. Bermejo was known for his realistic style. This means he painted things as they looked in real life, not making them look perfect or ideal.
One new thing Bermejo did was use oil paint. Before him, many artists used a type of paint called egg tempera, which uses egg yolk as a binder. Oil paint allowed for richer colors and smoother blending.
The Main Scene
In this painting, you see Christ rising from his tomb. An angel is looking at him with great respect. The soldiers who were guarding the tomb are very scared by this amazing event.
The Background Story
In the background, you can see three women. These are often called the Three Marys. They have left Jerusalem and are walking towards the tomb. They are carrying jars of perfume. They planned to anoint, or put oil on, Christ's body. But when they arrive, they will find the tomb empty because he has risen.
