The artwork titled “The Resurrection of Lazarus (La résurrection de Lazare)” is a religious painting by the artist James Tissot, currently housed in the Brooklyn Museum in New York City, NY, US.
The painting depicts the biblical scene of the resurrection of Lazarus. At the center of the composition stands a figure in a white robe, exuding an aura of divinity and authority, commanding attention as he gestures towards the tomb. Below, Lazarus, swathed in grave clothes, emerges from a stone sarcophagus, his body partially unveiled, symbolizing his return to life. Surrounding the central figure are onlookers, expressing a mixture of awe, shock, and reverence. The sepulchral setting, with its earthen tones and shadowed recesses, evokes the somber atmosphere of the tomb, contrasting with the miraculous event taking place. The interplay of light and shadow accentuates the dramatic reanimation of Lazarus, underscoring the painting’s profound spiritual message.
