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The Raising of Lazarus
The Raising of Lazarus is an unspecified painting by the Venetian Renaissance artist Palma Vecchio. It dates from 1514 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Overview
The Raising of Lazarus is a 1514 painting by Palma Vecchio, a Venetian artist of the Italian High Renaissance. It is now part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a New Testament scene where Jesus revives Lazarus. Jesus, clad in red, places his right hand on Lazarus' chest, while Lazarus, wrapped in white, remains lifeless. Onlookers surround them, reacting with shock and awe.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by warm colors, with browns and golds prevailing. A blue sky with white clouds and a hillside building form the backdrop. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds depth to the scene.
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Artist
Palma Vecchio (c. 1480 – 30 July 1528), born Jacopo Palma, also known as Jacopo Negretti, was a Venetian painter of the Italian High Renaissance. He is called Palma Vecchio in English and Palma il Vecchio in Italian…
