The Raising of Lazarus
1715 - 1740
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
83.5; 6.7; 65.5
About this artwork
drager: hoogte 65,5 cm x breedte 83,5 cm
Art Historical Context
Behold *The Raising of Lazarus*, captivating oil on canvas by Italian late Baroque master Alessandro Magnasco, created between 1715 and1740. Measuring 65.5 x 83.5 cm, this work depicts the biblical miracle from the Gospel of John, where resurrects his friend Lazarus from the tomb, surrounded by astonished mourners. Magnasco, often called the "pittore di rovine for his evocative ruins and shadowy monastic scenes, brings dramatic intensity to this sacred narrative, blending spirituality with his signature tenebrism—sharp contrasts of light and shadow that heighten emotion and mystery. Painted d...
About the Artist
Alessandro Magnasco · 1667–1749
Comment on works: Religious