Artwork
Raising the daughter of Jairus
Raising the daughter of Jairus is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Santi di Tito. It dates from 1570 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Raising the Daughter of Jairus is a 1570 painting by Santi di Tito, an artist associated with the Mannerist movement and a precursor to the Baroque style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene in which Jairus's daughter is restored to life. The crowded composition includes figures in various attire, angels, and a dog, with a central focus on a woman on a bed being touched by a man.
Technique & Style
The work features warm colors and strong chiaroscuro, a technique using contrasts between light and dark to create a dramatic effect. This is evident in the glowing faces of some figures and the shadows on others.
History & Provenance
Santi di Tito, born in 1536 and active until his death in 1603, was a significant figure in the development of the proto-Baroque style. The painting is now held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Santi di Tito (5 December 1536 – 25 July 1603) was one of the most influential and leading Italian painters of the proto-Baroque style – what is sometimes referred to as "Counter-Maniera" or Counter-Mannerism.
