The Raising of Lazarus
1605
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1605
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Raising of Lazarus is a 1605 ink by Jacques Bellange, a Renaissance work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows Jesus standing beside a tomb. Lazarus rises from the dead while mourners recoil in shock. Dark lines swirl around the figures, making it feel dramatic. Bellange used etching to create sharp contrasts. The drypoint scratch lines add rough texture, making shadows feel deep. The paper looks old and slightly yellow, which adds to the eerie mood. If you like this, look up Rembrandt’s etchings for more drama in black and white.
Jacques Bellange (c. 1575–1616) was an artist and printmaker from the Duchy of Lorraine (then independent but now part of France) whose etchings and some drawings are his only securely identified works today. They are…
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