The Raising of Lazarus
1714
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1714
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a crowd of people gathered around a man lying on the ground. Behind them, a building with columns stands in the background. The figures are drawn with quick, loose lines and shaded with gray, giving the scene a rough, sketchy feel. The artist used ink and wash to create depth, with darker tones for shadows and lighter areas for light. The scene looks dramatic, with some people standing and others kneeling, as if reacting to something important. Check out the Baroque movement for more dramatic, emotional art like this.
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