Zmartwychwstanie w ikonografii. W kierunku interpretacji teologicznofundamentalnej

The purpose of this article is to show cognitive value of the iconography of resurrection of Jesus Christ for fundamental theology and process of justification of credibility of this salvific Event. Authors of article focuses on main iconographical motifs in the four groups of Resurrection’s scenes: descent into hell, empty tomb, post-resurrection appearance of Jesus Christ, Ascension. Article indicates theological contents of each of that iconographi- cal groups and shows that all of them make a contribution to understanding the reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, help to reflect on the history of salvation, make it easy the contemplation of this salvific Event. Iconography of resurrection of Jesus Christ has a sign structure and therefore it the carries content of faith, and affects both the aesthetic and intellectual spheres of man. In this way the iconography of the resurrection has cognitive functions and to some extent contributes to portraying the credibility of paschal events.