The Raising of Lazarus
- Artist
- Jan Lievens
- Date
- c.1631 ; Netherlands
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Royal Pavilion
Baroque art, The Raising of Lazarus (1631) by Dutch artist Jan Lievens is a compelling religious painting. Crafted with oil on canvas, the work measures 107 cm by 114.3 cm and depicts the biblical miracle of Jesus Christ raising Lazarus from the dead. The scene is dynamic and emotionally charged, capturing the moment with dramatic light and shadow typical of Baroque style. Lievens’ painting is a powerful testament to faith and divine intervention, exemplifying the expressive qualities of religious painting.
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