The Kinnaired Resurrection

When it comes to artist Raphael, Vasari quotes, “This exceptional painter studied the old works of Masaccio in the city of Florence, while the things he saw in the works of Leonardo and Michelangelo made him apply himself with great intensity to his studies, and, as a result, make extraordinary improvements in his art and style.” (page 311) The Resurrection of Christ also called The Kinnaird Resurrection is an oil painting by Raphael. The painting can now be found in the Sao Paulo Museum of Art.  The Kinnaird Resurrection is one of the first works of Raphael. Nonetheless, while looking at it you see a poetic yet dramatic style. The composition combines all different elements of the scene. The painting shows Raphael's knowledge of the Florentine artistic scene. “In composing this painting, Raphael imagined the pain felt by the closet and dearest relatives.” (page 311)

The Kinnaird Resurrection

by: Raphael