Isenheim Altarpiece: The Resurrection | Matthias Grünewald | c. 1512-16 Phillipe de Champaigne "Alexander the Great and Roxana"

"Alexander the Great and Roxana" stands as a testament to Rotari's ability to capture the nuances of human emotion and the timeless allure of love in his exquisite portraits

1884) confronts viewers with a scene of stark realism and theatrical staging: at its center

yet the violent sky

while others appear lost in despair

Isenheim Altarpiece: The Resurrection | Matthias Grünewald | c. 1512-16 Phillipe de Champaigne "Alexander the Great and Roxana"About the artwork: The right panel of the Isenheim Altarpieces second view depicts one of the most dazzling and otherworldly scenes in Christian art: the Resurrection of Christ. Emerging from the tomb, Christs transfigured body radiates an intense light that floods the darkness around him, his wounds glowing like rubies. The soldiers guarding the tomb collapse in terror, their armor reflecting the supernatural brilliance that fills the scene. Matthias