Artwork
The raising of Lazarus
The raising of Lazarus is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
A fragment of a painting depicting the Raising of Lazarus, showing Lazarus emerging from his tomb amidst onlookers.
Subject & Meaning
The scene represents a biblical narrative where Lazarus is resurrected. The presence of a Black figure in Middle Eastern attire and a kneeling woman adds diversity to the traditional depiction.
Technique & Style
The painting's fragmentary state reveals the artist's attention to detail, with figures such as a man pinching his nose shut due to the stench, showcasing the artist's skill in conveying narrative through subtle expressions.
Context
The work is part of a larger tradition of biblical illustration, with the inclusion of diverse figures reflecting the cultural and artistic influences of its time.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
