As it began to dawn towards the first day of the week, "there was a
great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and
came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it." (Matt. 28:1-2.)
_Naack, Plate 159,_ has designed a panel which presents a synthesis
of the various accounts of the resurrection, and adds the symbols of
victory and triumph. Other artists have given more literal renderings
of particular texts. For example:
[Illustration: The Resurrection.]
Plate 159. _The Resurrection._ A. Naack.
_Hofmann, Plate 160,_ has Mary sitting upon the stone outside the
tomb, weeping (John 20:11), and the risen Christ approaching her from
behind.
[Illustration: Easter Morning.]
Plate 160. _Easter Morning._ H. Hofmann. 1824-
_Di Credi, Plate 162,_ has selected the instant when Mary, turning,
appeals to "the gardener," as she supposes, to show her where the
body of Jesus has been hidden. (John 20:14-15.)
[Illustration: Christ Appearing to Magdalene.]
Plate 162. _Christ Appearing to Magdalene._ Lorenzo Di Credi. 1459-
1537.
_Plockhoerst, Plate 161,_ expresses the joyful surprise of Mary when
she recognizes her Lord. Jesus is directing her to go to his brethren
and say, "I ascend unto my Father and your Father, and my God and
your God." (John 20:17.) One hand is held as a warning to Mary not to
touch him, the other points upward towards heaven.
[Illustration: Risen Lord and Mary Magdalene.]
Plate 161. _Risen Lord and Mary Magdalene._ B. Plockhoerst. 1825-