The Raising of Lazarus

Lambert Suavius

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group observing a central figure being lifted from a sarcophagus. The scene is filled with detailed classical architecture surrounding a gathering of people in flowing robes. The figure emerging from the sarcophagus is positioned at the center. The architectural details include an arched ruin framing the gathering scene, and in the background, there are more ruins and classical structures underlined by a sky with clouds. To the right, a group of figures appears to be engaged in another scene. Vegetation grows at the forefront. There is an inscription in a rectangular panel in the top right-hand corner. The drawing showcases a high level of detail and composition typical of historical or mythological scenes.