The Raising of Lazarus

c. 1600

Jan Muller after Abraham Bloemaert

Associated Names
Jan Muller

Artist, Netherlandish, 1571 - 1628

Abraham Bloemaert

Artist After, Dutch, 1566 - 1651

This is a drawing of figures engaged in various poses. In the center, a figure is on an elevated platform surrounded by others. One person reaches towards them. The drawing features detailed contrasts, flowing garments, intense expressions, and play of light and shadow. In the background, there are architectural elements and natural scenery. The scene conveys motion and narrative intrigue.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving with pen and ink and wash

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1982.50.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 27, State i/ii


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1986

  • Graphic Survey Show, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., February 1986.

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (The Muller Dynasty, Jan Piet Filedt Kok author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Publishers, 1999, no. 27, state i/ii.

Wikidata ID

Q74038642

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