Artwork
The Raising of Lazarus
The Raising of Lazarus is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Léonard Gaultier. It dates from 1578 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Raising of Lazarus is an engraving created by Léonard Gaultier around 1578. It is a print that showcases Gaultier's technical skill as an engraver.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts the biblical scene of Lazarus's resurrection, showing a crowd gathered around the resurrected man. The surrounding landscape features a walled city and distant figures, adding context to the event.
Technique & Style
Gaultier's work is characterized by precise, formal lines, achieved through the use of cross-hatching to create shadows and depth. The engraving is executed entirely with the graver, demonstrating Gaultier's technical rigor.
History & Provenance
Gaultier was a French engraver active in Paris from the late 16th to early 17th century. His work was influenced by contemporaries such as the Wierix family and Crispyn van de Passe.
Artist & collection
Artist
Léonard Gaultier, or, as he sometimes signed himself, Galter, a French engraver, was born at Mainz about 1561, and died in Paris in 1641.
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