The artwork “The Raising of Lazarus” by Rembrandt, created in 1630, is a compelling oil on panel painting, representative of the Baroque movement. This religious painting, measuring 81.5 x 96.2 cm, is part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in Los Angeles, California, USA.
As one observes the artwork, it intimately captures the dramatic biblical scene where Jesus Christ resurrects Lazarus from the dead. This powerful moment is rendered with intense emotion and contrast, characteristics that define Rembrandt’s stylistic approach during the Baroque period. The use of light and shadow not only highlights the figures involved but also adds a profound spiritual resonance to the scene. The focus of the composition is on Christ, who is commanding Lazarus to rise, and on Lazarus himself, who is depicted in the process of being reanimated, much to the astonishment and reverence of the onlookers. The depth of the painting is further emphasized by the varied reactions of the witnesses, which convey a range of human emotions in the face of a divine miracle.
