Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn 1606 – 1669

The Raising of Lazarus (1632)

etching — 1632 Rijksmuseum - Print Room, Amsterdam Share on Twitter

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This work is linked to John 11:43

A sublime Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. The light makes sure that all attention is drawn to the risen. The bystanders recoil in fear.

Please compare Rembrandt’s etching from 1642 and his painting from 1630.

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