Artwork
The Raising of Lazarus
The Raising of Lazarus is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Alessandro Magnasco. It dates from 1727 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Overview
The Raising of Lazarus is a 1727 oil painting by Alessandro Magnasco, an Italian late-Baroque artist. It is now held in the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene where a figure in a blue robe, likely Christ, stands over a man on a stretcher with arms raised, surrounded by a chaotic crowd. The scene is interpreted as the Raising of Lazarus, a miracle from the Bible.
Technique & Style
Magnasco used swift brushstrokes and dramatic lighting, characteristic of the late-Baroque period and aligned with the Rococo movement, to create a sense of drama. The strong contrast between light and dark, known as chiaroscuro, adds to the emotional intensity of the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1727, The Raising of Lazarus is a product of Magnasco's active period in Milan and Genoa. The painting is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
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Artist
Alessandro Magnasco (February 4, 1667 – March 12, 1749), also known as il Lissandrino, was an Italian late-Baroque painter active mostly in Milan and Genoa.
