Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
1648
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Resurrection of Lazarus is a 1648 by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene with a central figure, likely Jesus, standing on the right side. He is dressed in a long robe and has his right arm outstretched, pointing towards a group of people gathered around a tomb or cave. The group appears to be in a state of shock or awe, with some covering their faces or looking up at Jesus in amazement. In the background, there is a large stone structure, possibly a tomb or a cave, with a bright light emanating from it. The light is so intense that it illuminates the surrounding area, creating a sense of drama and tension. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye towards the central figure and the dramatic scene unfolding before him. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique next.
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (baptized 23 March 1609 – 5 May 1664) was an Italian Baroque painter, printmaker and draftsman, of the Genoese school.
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