Artwork
The Raising of Lazarus
The Raising of Lazarus is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jacques Bellange. It dates from 1605 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Raising of Lazarus is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Bellange, a court painter from the Duchy of Lorraine.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts the biblical scene of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, with mourners reacting in shock. The dramatic composition conveys a sense of intense emotion and spirituality.
Technique & Style
Bellange employed etching to achieve sharp contrasts, and incorporated drypoint scratch lines to add texture and depth to the shadows. The resulting image is characterized by its dark, swirling lines and eerie atmosphere, exemplifying the artist's Northern Mannerist style.
History & Provenance
The print was likely produced between 1613 and 1616, during the final years of Bellange's life, when he was working in Nancy. It is one of the many etchings he created during this period, which showcased his skill as a printmaker.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques Bellange (c. 1575–1616) was an artist and printmaker from the Duchy of Lorraine (then independent but now part of France) whose etchings and some drawings are his only securely identified works today. They are…
The Assumption of the Virgin
Christ Taken Captive
The Holy Family with Saint Sebastian and Saint Roch
The Entombment
The Adoration of the Magi
The Ark of the Lord in the Temple of Dagon
Untitled
The Sacrifice of Abraham
The Large Crucifixion
The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Four Angels Holding the Winds
The Raising of Lazarus