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The Raising of Lazarus, by Unknown, ink, 1701

The Raising of Lazarus

Unknown

1701

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Raising of Lazarus is a 1701 ink by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1701 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a chaotic scene with a group of people gathered around a man lying on the ground. Some figures are pointing upward, while others look shocked or concerned. The background has a building with columns and a dome, and the whole scene feels dramatic and crowded. One detail stands out: the artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and emotion, almost like the scene is happening right now. The mix of light and shadow adds to the sense of urgency. If you like this style, look up Baroque next.

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