“The Risen Christ,” an artwork created by Michelangelo around 1533 in Italy, exemplifies the Mannerism art movement, specifically within the Late Renaissance period. Crafted using chalk on paper, this sketch and study measures 36.7 by 22 centimeters.
The artwork depicts a dynamic, anatomically detailed, male figure with an expressive pose that suggests movement and ascension. The figure’s musculature and form are meticulously rendered, displaying Michelangelo’s mastery of human anatomy and his characteristic style of combining both strength and grace. The body is oriented upwards, with one arm reaching above and the other extended outward, suggesting a moment of spiritual or physical elevation. The background is minimally sketched, emphasizing the Christ figure and his dramatic posture. This sketch is a fine illustration of Michelangelo’s ability to convey intense emotion and physicality through his use of line and shading.
