Raising of Lazarus

1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a scene in a cave or rock enclosure with multiple figures. The image displays a group of individuals gathered around a central figure who appears to be reclining on a cloth or low bed. The setting is inside a natural stone cave, with detailed textures indicating rock formations and archways. The figures in the foreground are depicted in long, flowing robes, with some standing attentively and others seated or kneeling, adding depth and dimension to the composition. The intricate use of line and shading brings out the folds of the garments and the ruggedness of the rocky surroundings, conveying a sense of drama and focus on the central recumbent figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 6.5 × 8.7 cm (2 9/16 × 3 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.887

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1424, State i/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q65509795

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