Who created "The Raising of Tabitha"?

The Raising of Tabitha was created by Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck in 1501 to 1550.

When was "The Raising of Tabitha" created?

This artwork was created 1501 to 1550.

What medium is "The Raising of Tabitha"?

The Raising of Tabitha is engraving.

Is "The Raising of Tabitha" in the public domain?

Yes, The Raising of Tabitha is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Raising of Tabitha

Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck

1501 to 1550

Medium

engraving

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Accession Number

1974.33.26

Art Historical Context

"The Raising of Tabitha" is a 16th-century engraving by Philip Galle after a design by the Dutch artist Maerten van Heemskerck. Created between 1501 and 1550, the print depicts the biblical miracle from the Book of Acts in which the apostle Peter restores Tabitha (also known as Dorcas) to life. As an engraving, it belongs to a medium prized during the Renaissance for its ability to reproduce intricate details and reach wide audiences through multiple impressions. Van Heemskerck, active in the Netherlands, often drew on Italian Renaissance influences while working in a Mannerist style that emp...

The Raising of Tabitha

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