The Raising of Lazarus
mid 1490s
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...