The Raising of Lazarus
Aertgen Claesz van Leyden
c. 1530 - c. 1535
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
75.7; 78.8
About this artwork
olieverf op paneel
Art Historical Context
Painted around 1530–1535 by Aertgen Claesz van Leyden, *The Raising of Lazarus* captures a pivotal New Testament miracle in which Christ restores Lazarus to life. Created in the artist’s native Leiden during a time of religious upheaval in the Low Countries, the work reflects the enduring popularity of biblical subjects in Northern European art. The modest panel size suggests it may have been intended for private devotion rather than a large altarpiece, inviting quiet contemplation of themes of faith, death, and resurrection. Van Leyden worked in oil on panel, a technique that allowed for lum...