The Raising of Lazarus

The Raising of Lazarus by Benozzo Gozzoli

Medium

oil (?) on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 65.5 x 80.2 cm (25 13/16 x 31 9/16 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

CIS-R

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Widener Collection

Accession Number

1942.9.24

Art Historical Context

In the mid-1490s, Florentine Renaissance master Benozzo Gozzoli crafted *The Raising of Lazarus*, compelling depiction of the biblical miracle from the Gospel of John (11:1–44). Here, Christ commands Lazarus to emerge from his tomb, surrounded by mourning figures in a landscape alive with Gozzoli's signature vibrant colors and intricate details. This panel painting, measuring just 65.5 x 80.2 cm, likely served as a devotional piece for private contemplation, reflecting the era's deep devotion to New Testament narratives amid Italy's religious fervor. Gozzoli, renowned for his fresco cycles li...

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