The Disciples Peter and John Running to Sepulchre on the Morning of the Resurrection, circa 1898 Giclee Print by Eugene Burnand at AllPosters.com

Gestures, posture and facial expressions masterfully express complex emotions in Eugene Burnand’s “The Disciples Peter and John Running to the Sepulchre on the Morning of the Resurrection.” A Swiss painter, Burnand (1850 – 1921) portrayed John, Jesus’ favorite disciple, and Peter, the Church head, rushing to witness Jesus rising from his tomb on Easter morning. Originally a student of art in Geneva, Burnand moved to Paris, where he mainly painted landscapes. This nuanced artwork was Burnand’s most famous piece. Highly influenced by Realism, it is displayed in Paris’ Musée d’Orsay.

Swiss painter Eugene Burnand (1850 – 1951) masterfully created expressive, insightful artworks. He initially studied art in Geneva, and later moved to Paris, where he chiefly painted landscapes. Burnand was strongly inspired by Realism, which is evident in his most famous work, “The Disciples Peter and John Running to the Sepulchre on the Morning of the Resurrection.” This extraordinary artwork currently hangs in Paris’ Musée d’Orsay.

This giclée print offers beautiful color accuracy. Giclée (French for “to spray”) is a printing process where millions of ink droplets are sprayed onto the paper’s surface creating natural color transitions. The high-quality paper (235 gsm) is a great option for framing with its smooth, acid free surface.

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The Disciples Peter and John Running to Sepulchre on the Morning of the Resurrection, circa 1898

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Posted on: 1/25/2013

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Couldn't be more pleased. Thank you.

By Elly

from Forrest, IL

Pros

Great Quality Paper
Perfect Size
Vibrant Colors
Visually Appealing
Vivid Detail

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Comments:

I have been lkooking for this picture for a few years. So glad to have found it. Colors are great.

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