MASP - Raffaello Sanzio 01

Jesus Christ is shown in mid-air above a stone tomb, holding a banner and gesturing in blessing. Two angels with flowing ribbons hover beside him, while four soldiers in Renaissance-style armor react with surprise or remain asleep in the foreground. The scene is set in a serene, wide landscape under a pale blue sky, typical of the artist's early Umbrian period.

This work represents the Christian mystery of the Resurrection through the lens of High Renaissance Neoplatonism, emphasizing the soul's ascent and the spiritualization of matter. The balanced, geometric composition reflects the philosophical pursuit of divine harmony and the 'Return' to the One, ideas central to the intellectual circles Raphael inhabited.