Who painted The Raising of Lazarus?

The Raising of Lazarus was painted by Guglielmo Cortese in 1654.

Where can I see The Raising of Lazarus?

The Raising of Lazarus is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Raising of Lazarus?

The Raising of Lazarus is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of The Raising of Lazarus?

Museum-quality prints of The Raising of Lazarus are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Raising of Lazarus

Guglielmo Cortese , 1654

The Raising of Lazarus is an ink print by the Baroque artist Guglielmo Cortese. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in image: Jacobus Tintorettus Inventor. Gio. Jacomo Rossi formis Romae alla Pace; by later hand, lower center in brown ink: 30x; by later hand, across center verso in graphite: Guillaume Courtois sc. 1628? 1679 / The Resurrection of Lazarus R.D. 3. / "All of his pieces are of extreme rarity" R.D.; by later hand, lower center in graphite: 1691 / Guillaume Courtois R.D. 3; by later hand, lower right in graphite: Ya/500 / C6
Markings: Marked:fleur de lis on hills in circle (similar to Heawood 1621)

About this work

Overview

The Raising of Lazarus is an etching on laid paper created by Guglielmo Cortese in 1654.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a biblical scene in which a figure is resurrected, surrounded by onlookers reacting with varied emotions. The dramatic composition conveys the intensity of the moment.

Technique & Style

Cortese employed the etching technique to render the scene with strong lines and shading, utilizing a method common in narrative art of the period to convey the story effectively.