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The Resurrection of Christ

The Resurrection of Christ

1622
(German, 1586–1642)
Germany, 17th century
oil on copper
Unframed: 61 x 46 cm (24 x 18 1/8 in.)
Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund 2017.192
Location: 214 Central and Northern European

Description

According to Christian belief, three days after his death by crucifixion, Christ rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. König’s interpretation of this traditional theme employs vivid colors and explosive poses to express the drama of the event. Meticulous brushwork delineates exquisite details, and draws attention to the luminous landscape and the three holy women hastening towards Christ’s vacant tomb.
  • until 1813
    Count Joseph Franz Anton Wunibald Andreas Saturnin, Truchseß [Steward] zu Waldburg-Zeil-Wurzach [1748–1813], Cologne, Wurzach and Vienna by 1796, until 1813
    between 1814 and 1820
    Among 81 paintings purchased from the Truchsessian collection by Ludwig I, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt and Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine [1753–1830]
    1820
    Presented by Ludwig I to the Großherzogliches Museum, Darmstadt, 1820
    1830-1854
    Deaccessioned from the Großherzogliches Museum, Darmstadt, between 1830 and 1854
    by 1920s
    Collection Wilhelm Kreis [1873–1955], Düsseldorf, probably by the 1920s
    1955-2007
    Bequeathed by Wilhelm Kreis to his nephew and godson, Helmut Arntz [1912–2007]
    2007-2012
    By descent to his son, Joachim Arntz, by whom sold
    2012
    (Lempertz, Cologne, November 17, 2012, no. 1126, sold to a consortium of dealers including Konrad Bernheimer [Colnaghi] and Otto Naumann)
    2012-2014
    (Colnaghi, London / Bernheimer Fine Old Masters, Munich [2014])
  • Müller, Franz Hubert. Beschreibung der Gemäldesammlung in dem Großherzoglichen Museum zu Darmstadt. Darmstadt, 1820. Mentioned: p.69, no. 215
    Frimmel, Theodor von. “Zur Geschichte der Galerie Truchsess-Zeyl-Wurzach.” Blätter für Gemäldekunde, 1 no. 2 (April 1904): 23-28. Mentioned: p. 27 (no. 19)
    Wieseman, Marjorie E. and Korkow, Cory. “Acquisition Highlights: European Painting and Sculpture, 1500-1800.” Cleveland Art: Cleveland Museum of Art Members Magazine vol. 58. no. 2 (March/April 2018): 21-22. Reproduced and Mentioned: P. 21.
    Wieseman, Marjorie E. “Fresh Take: Three of the Northern European galleries get a new look.” Cleveland Art: Cleveland Museum of Art Members Magazine vol. 58. no. 6 (November/December 2018): 21-22. Reproduced and Mentioned: P. 21.
  • Recent Acquisitions. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (March 17-June 7, 2018).
    The Cleveland Museum of Art (03/17/2018-06/06/2018): "Recent Acquisitions 2014-2017"
  • {{cite web|title=The Resurrection of Christ|url=false|author=Johann König|year=1622|access-date=20 April 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2017.192