Triumphant over death, the risen Christ carries his cross as an emblem of his great sacrifice. Mary Magdalene gazes at Jesus with joy, while Peter falls to his knees. But Jesus takes him by the arm and lifts his disciple to his feet. The Montalvo brothers capture the deep emotion surrounding Christ's resurrection. Sculpted in cedar wood, the relief panel is hand painted with oil colors and receives applications of gleaming bronze leaf. A metal hook at the back facilitates hanging.
Language: English
