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The Resurrection

British (English) School

Nottingham Castle

The Resurrection

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This panel shows the moment when Christ rose from the tomb. The Resurrection is a key episode in Christian belief but the idea of death followed by renewal or rebirth is found in countless religions. The sleeping soldiers are portrayed humorously and they wear familiar medieval outfits rather than historically accurate Roman ones. The castellations at the top of the panel seem to be a decorative device rather than an illusion to Christ now belonging in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Nottingham Castle

Nottingham

Title

The Resurrection

Date

1400–1430

Medium

alabaster

Measurements

H 44.5 x W 30.2 x D 6.3 cm

Accession number

NCM 1925-43

Acquisition method

purchased from Mr W. Pease, 1925

Work type

Relief

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Lenton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG1 6EL England

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