1617
oil
From the collection of Galleria Borghese
The Raising of Lazarus is a 1617 oil by Alessandro Turchi, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Galleria Borghese.
The painting depicts a dramatic scene with a central figure, possibly Lazarus, rising from a tomb. He is draped in white cloth, with his arms outstretched. Surrounding him are several people, including a woman in a yellow dress and a man in a red shirt, who seem to be reacting to the event. The scene is set against a dark background, which contrasts with the bright colors of the figures. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and emotion. This painting is a great example of the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume and drama. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to check out the works of Caravaggio, a master of chiaroscuro.
Alessandro Turchi (1578 – 22 January 1649) was an Italian painter of the early Baroque, born and active mainly in Verona, and moving late in life to Rome.
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