3/15/2024 0 Comments The raising of lazarus![]() ![]() On the right side of this painting are two men who are standing behind the risen, covering their faces as if keeping off the stench of the body that began to decay. However, his hands are untying the burial veil of Lazarus. On the other hand, the old man dressed in a yellow cloak and standing next to Lazarus, is portrayed abruptly in profile, staring at Jesus with an utmost inquisitive look. ![]() The young boy is dressed in pale green clothes and gazes directly into the face of Lazarus, with a face conveying great amazement while his hand is stretched to Jesus as if locating the direction in which a life-giving force came from. Each of the attributes captured ensure that it is clear that not only are the two opposite each other physically but also in terms of their feelings. The artist also captures movements and faces made by a boy and an old man standing between Jesus and Lazarus. The artist is able to bring out dramatic scenes by placing Jesus and Lazarus at the opposite ends of the painting, with Jesus radiating divine power while Lazarus appears in a grey doll from the world of the dead. With precision, he is able to bring out the shocked admiration of those present, their amazement, annoyance and panic with which they observed the miracle. ![]()
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