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Resurrection by Giovanni Bellini, Matthew 28:1-10, Bible.Gallery

Resurrection is a oil on canvas painting by Giovanni Bellini (1430–1516), created in 1475. Measuring 148 × 128 cm, it depicts the biblical scene from Matthew 28:1-10. This painting is housed at Gemäldegalerie der Staatlichen Museen, Kulturforum Potsdamer Platz, Berlin.

Matthew 28:1-10

Matthew 28:1

Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.

Matthew 28:2

Behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from the sky, and came and rolled away the stone from the door, and sat on it.

Matthew 28:3

His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.

Matthew 28:4

For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men.

Matthew 28:5

The angel answered the women, “Don’t be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified.

Matthew 28:6

He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.

Matthew 28:7

Go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead, and behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.’ Behold, I have told you.”

Matthew 28:8

They departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.

Matthew 28:9

As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.

Matthew 28:10

Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Go tell my brothers that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see me.”

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