Raising o Lazarus
1619
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1619
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Jesus, dressed in a red robe and grey tunic, stands on the left, pointing towards Lazarus. A group of people, including a woman with her hands together in prayer and a man in a red cloak, surround Lazarus. In the foreground, Lazarus sits up, wrapped in a white cloth. The background features a tree, a distant landscape, and a cloudy sky. The painting's use of color and composition draws the viewer's attention to the central figures of Jesus and Lazarus. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth and emotion to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the paintings of Maarten Pepyn.