The apparition of the Risen One before Mary Magdalene

The artwork The apparition of the Risen One before Mary Magdalene is a painting created in 1539. Currently, it is housed in the Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt. The artwork, measuring 0.84 meters in width and 1.1 meters in height, is a creation of an unknown artist.

The painting depicts a scene following Christ's resurrection. Jesus, bearing the wounds of his crucifixion, stands before Mary Magdalene. He holds a shovel, symbolizing his victory over death. Mary Magdalene, kneeling in reverence and awe, recognizes the risen Christ. Behind them, a rocky outcrop reveals an empty tomb, with angels peering out. The background landscape, bathed in the soft light of dawn, further emphasizes the theme of resurrection and new beginnings.