The Raising of Lazarus
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white photo shows a group of people in a dimly lit space. Some are sitting, some are standing, and one person in the center is holding another’s hand. A few figures in the back seem to be praying or watching closely. The lighting is uneven, with one side brighter than the other. The person in the center looks like they’re performing a gesture of healing or comfort. The faces are simple but expressive, and the setting feels like a cave or a small room. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
