Artwork
Lazarus' opvækkelse
Lazarus' opvækkelse is a photography by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1715 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Lazarus' opvækkelse, created in 1715 by 689_person, is a black-and-white biblical scene held at the Museum of Ethnography, depicting the dramatic moment of Lazarus' resurrection with a classical backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a pivotal New Testament scene where Jesus resurrects Lazarus. A woman, likely Martha or Mary, kneels beside the cloth-wrapped figure of Lazarus, gazing up at Jesus as he gestures in command.
Technique & Style
The work employs chiaroscuro to achieve depth and volume, with a dynamic composition centered on Jesus. The classical setting, including a columned building and cloudy sky, enhances the dramatic tension of the miracle.
History & Provenance
Created in 1715, the artwork is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though the artist's identity is represented by the placeholder '689_person'.
Context
While specific contextual details about the artist's intentions or the work's original purpose are not provided, the piece reflects 18th-century artistic interpretations of biblical narratives.
Legacy
The painting's impact and influence are not detailed in available information, though its preservation in a museum suggests recognition of its historical or artistic value.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
