The Raising of Lazarus
1625 Galleria Sabauda
About this artwork
This dramatic oil on canvas depicts the biblical miracle of Christ restoring Lazarus to life, rendered with the dynamic composition and rich coloration typical of Rubens' mature period.
Did you know?
Peter Paul Rubens was not only a prolific painter but also a diplomat who was knighted by both Philip IV of Spain and Charles I of England. His workshop was highly collaborative, allowing him to manage an immense output of large-scale religious and mythological works while he traveled Europe for political negotiations.
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The Raising of Lazarus
Peter Paul Rubens, 1625
