Raising of Lazarus
1635
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Raising of Lazarus is a 1635 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a crowd of people gathered around a man lying on the ground. Some figures stand with their hands raised, while others look down or touch the man’s body. The background is dark and swirling, with a few faint shapes floating above—maybe angels or ghosts. Everyone is dressed in flowing robes, and the whole scene feels dramatic and crowded. The artist used sharp lines and deep shadows to make the scene feel urgent. Notice how the lines twist around the figures, pulling your eye toward the center. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot carved images into metal plates.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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