Raising of Lazarus
Giovanni di Paolo·1426
Historical Context
The Raising of Lazarus from 1426 is an early work by Giovanni di Paolo depicting one of Christ's most dramatic miracles. The resurrection of Lazarus from the dead was a key subject in Christian art, symbolizing Christ's power over death and prefiguring his own Resurrection Oil on canvas, increasingly preferred over panel in the sixteenth century, offered greater flexibility for large-scale compositions The work is now in the collection of Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.
Technical Analysis
The early panel shows Giovanni di Paolo developing his distinctive narrative style, with the dramatic moment of Lazarus's rising rendered with youthful energy and bold color.
