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The Raising of Lazarus

John Baptist Jackson

1742

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Religious

Dominant colour

The Raising of Lazarus is a 1742 ink by John Baptist Jackson, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: John Baptist Jackson
When & what style?: 1742 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a scene from the Bible, specifically the raising of Lazarus. A group of people are gathered around a figure, who is being lifted out of a tomb. The atmosphere is somber, with the figures dressed in dark clothing and the background shrouded in shadows. In the foreground, a woman is shown reaching out to the figure being raised, while others look on in awe. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, with the light source coming from the top-left corner of the painting. The artist's use of woodcut technique adds a sense of texture and roughness to the painting, giving it a unique and expressive quality. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, look up the artist John Baptist Jackson.