The Resurrection by Pieter Lastman. Jesus Christ ascends in a burst of divine light while an angel rolls back the tombstone, startling the Roman guards.

The Resurrection

Pieter Lastman

1612 · Oil Paint, Panel

A dramatic Baroque depiction of Christ’s ascension, characterized by dynamic movement and theatrical lighting.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Library · Living Room · Study
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Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1612 by Pieter Lastman, a significant influence on the young Rembrandt, this work captures the theatrical intensity of the Dutch Baroque style. The composition uses striking chiaroscuro to contrast the radiant, heavenly light of the ascending Christ with the deep, earthly shadows of the startled and sleeping guards below.

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