Christ's Ascension

My name is Isabella, and I will be your guide today through one of our most impressive paintings: Christ’s Ascension. nn This amazing painting was made way back in 1513 by a very talented artist named Albrecht Dürer. He was a master at making pictures! In this picture, we see Jesus going up to Heaven! Wow, can you imagine seeing that? nn Look closely! What do you see happening in the painting?



Dürer was really good at using lines and colors to make his paintings look like real life. See how he used light colors to show Jesus rising up? And look at the people below! They look so surprised, don't they? Can you try making a surprised face like the people in the painting? nn Dürer used a special technique called hatching. It's like drawing lots of tiny lines close together to make the picture look more real. Can you see all the little lines he used? nn What do you think it would feel like to see Jesus ascending into Heaven?



This painting is not just beautiful to look at, but it also tells us a story from the Bible. It reminds us that Jesus is very important and that he is always with us, even though we can't see him. nn Dürer's painting is like a window into the past, showing us how people a long time ago imagined this incredible event. nn Now that you know a little more about this special painting, what do you like most about it?



I hope you enjoyed learning about Christ’s Ascension with me today! There are so many other amazing paintings in the museum. Let's go explore and see what other treasures we can find!