The raising of Lazarus, who is carried by three men at left, while his sister and Christ look on at right; from 'Theatrum Pictorium', after Pordenone
Medium
Etching and engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 15 7/8 × 20 1/8 in. (40.4 × 51.1 cm) Plate: 14 7/16 × 19 15/16 in. (36.7 × 50.7 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Helen J. Baker, 1937
Accession Number
37.68.72
Art Historical Context
Behold *The Raising of Lazarus*, a dramatic etching and engraving from David Teniers the Younger's ambitious *Theatrum Pictorium* (ca. 1656–60). This reproductive print faithfully captures Giovanni Antonio da Pordenone original painting, depicting the biblical miracle from the Gospel of John: at left, three men carry the newly revived Lazarus, his body still shrouded; at right, his sister and Christ gaze on in awe and reverence. Engraved by Jan van Troyen, the image measures nearly 15 by 20 inches, showcasing the monumental scale suited to the Archduke Leopold Wilhelm's prestigious collection....