Opwekking van Lazarus: grote plaat Possibly 1630 - 1808

Rembrandt van Rijn created this print titled, 'The Raising of Lazarus' in the Netherlands, at a time when the Dutch Republic was a major economic and cultural power. This is a complex and dramatic interpretation of the biblical story. Through it, we can see Rembrandt engaging with themes of faith, mortality, and the power of the divine. Consider the composition: the dark shadows contrast sharply with the brilliant light emanating from Christ, underscoring the miraculous nature of the event. Lazarus emerges from the tomb, seemingly bewildered, while onlookers react with astonishment and fear. The scene is not merely a depiction of a miracle, but an exploration of human response to the divine. In Rembrandt's time, religious art played a crucial role in both public and private life, and as scholars we can examine how artists like Rembrandt used these familiar stories to convey deeper spiritual truths.