Christ Raises the Daughter of Jairus

About this work

This engraving shows a group of people around a bed. One man lies on it, while others stand or kneel, looking down at him. A woman kneels beside the bed, reaching toward the man’s hand. The room has a draped canopy above the bed and a window with curtains behind them. Outside, a cityscape is faintly visible. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and textures, like the folds in the clothes. Notice how the figures’ faces show different emotions—some look worried, others focused. Check out the technique: engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.