Who painted The Raising of Lazarus?

The Raising of Lazarus was painted by Jacob Willemsz de Wet in 1648.

Where can I see The Raising of Lazarus?

The Raising of Lazarus is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The Raising of Lazarus?

The Raising of Lazarus is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

The Raising of Lazarus

Jacob Willemsz de Wet , 1648

The Raising of Lazarus is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jacob Willemsz de Wet. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The Raising of Lazarus is a 1648 painting by Jacob Willemsz de Wet, a Dutch Golden Age artist. It is a representation of a biblical scene and is held in the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Jesus resurrecting Lazarus from the dead, a common subject in 17th-century religious art. The scene is set in a dark cave where a group of people surround the body, while a tall figure stands near the entrance.

Technique & Style

De Wet's work is characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, a technique known as chiaroscuro. Light from the cave's opening illuminates faces and hands, creating a sense of tension and guiding the viewer's eye through the composition.

History & Provenance

Created in 1648, The Raising of Lazarus reflects the early Baroque Italian style and shows influences from Rembrandt, a prominent Dutch painter of the time.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacob Willemsz de Wet

Jacob Willemszoon de Wet or Jacob Willemsz. de Wet the Elder (c. 1610 – between 1675 and 1691) was a Dutch Golden Age painter whose works were largely influenced by Rembrandt.