1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
The Raising of Jairus' Daughter is a 1890 oil by Gabriel von Max, a Realism work, held at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
The painting depicts a serene scene with a young girl lying on a bed, surrounded by white sheets and a dark background. A man, dressed in black, kneels beside her, holding her hand. The girl's pale skin and closed eyes convey a sense of vulnerability, while the man's gentle gesture suggests compassion and care. The contrast between the warm tones of the girl's skin and the cool tones of the surrounding environment creates a sense of depth and emotion. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who use chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and mood.
Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max (23 August 1840 in Prague, Kingdom of Austria – 24 November 1915 in Munich) was a Prague-born Austrian-German painter, and professor of history painting at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.
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