The Raising of Lazarus

Lucas van Leyden

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white engraving depicting The Raising of Lazarus by Lucas van Leyden. The scene shows a group of people gathered around an open cave or tomb, with a man emerging from it. The man in the tomb has long hair and a beard, wearing a loincloth, with his arms outstretched towards a bearded man standing to his right. The bearded man wears a long robe and has his right hand pointing towards the man in the tomb. To the left of the bearded man is a woman wearing a head covering and a long robe. On the left side of the image, a man in a robe and hat holds a book and looks on. There are trees on both sides of the image, with one having leaves and the other being bare. In the background, there are more trees, a cityscape, and distant figures. The engraving is detailed with lines and shading, creating depth and texture. The overall mood of the scene appears somber and contemplative.