The Raising of Lazarus
1544
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1544
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Raising of Lazarus is a 1544 ink by Lambert Suavius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a dramatic scene with a crowd of robed figures gathered around a man lying on a stone slab. Some people are touching him or looking down, while others stand back with hands raised. In the background, there’s a temple-like building and a rocky hillside with a few distant figures. The artist used fine lines to create deep shadows and texture, especially in the drapery and faces. The Latin text on the right side hints at a story behind the image. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved intricate details into metal plates.
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