1891
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Dominant colour
The Raising of the Daughter of Jairus is a 1891 oil by Gabriel von Max, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Walters Art Museum.
The painting depicts a poignant scene where a woman lies on a bed, her hands clasped together in front of her. A man stands beside her, gently holding her hands. The woman is dressed in a white robe, while the man wears dark attire. The room is dimly lit, with a faint glow emanating from the right side of the image. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. The contrast between light and dark adds to the emotional intensity of the scene. This painting is part of the collection at the Walters Art Museum.
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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