Nicholas Lochoff (d.1948) after

Piero della Francesca (Umbrian, 1415-1492)
RESURRECTION OF CHRIST

 Original Early 14509) in the Town Hall, Borgo San SepoIcro

Fresco

The foreshortening of the sleeping soldiers visually pulls the spectator into this scene. Christ stands firmly with one foot planted upon his sarcophagus, proclaiming that he is resurrected. His militant standard reinforces this. The powerful and order-keeping Christ is supported by the strong horizontals, verticals, and diagonals of the composition. To seal Christ's dominance, the figures form a pyramid with Christ at the top. Vasari said that Piero drew from clay models; this may have helped him with the varied and unusual positions of his figures.

Text by Robert Gerwing.
Copyright 2004.