Artwork
The Raising of Lazarus
The Raising of Lazarus is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Jean-Baptiste van Loo. It dates from 1714 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Raising of Lazarus is a drawing created by Jean-Baptiste Van Loo in 1714 using pen, brown ink, gray wash, and black chalk on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a biblical scene where a crowd gathers around a recumbent figure, likely Lazarus, with a columned structure in the background. The figures' varied postures convey a dramatic moment.
Technique & Style
Van Loo employed loose, expressive lines and gray wash to create a sketchy effect, using darker and lighter tones to suggest depth and volume. The technique emphasizes the emotional intensity of the scene.
Context
The drawing is associated with the Baroque movement, characterized by dramatic and emotionally charged artworks.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Baptiste van Loo (1684–1745) was a French artist, born in Aix-en-Provence.
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