Jared Staudt on the Resurrection in Statues

"Statuary serves its role in the church primarily through the Crucifix: prominently displayed in almost every sanctuary and Catholic home. Although there are some statues of the Risen Christ, they do not find nearly as much prominence (and we won't even speak of the attempts to combine the imagery of the crucifixion and resurrection).

"Even in the fine arts, we find a dearth of sculpture depicting the Resurrection. As there is no shortage of paintings, there must be a reason in the medium itself. Sculptors must have hesitated to depict the movement and spiritual dynamism of the event, as well as the exit from the sepulcher and scene of soldiers. Medieval artists found it easier to depict the scene in relief, however, rather than free standing statues. . . ."

In a recent commentary, R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., reflected on depictions of the Resurrection in statues.

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