Opwekking van Lazarus 1797

Reinier Vinkeles's etching, "Opwekking van Lazarus," depicts the biblical scene of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. The composition is centered on a dramatic gesture of Jesus's raised hand. His pose, combined with the surrounding figures reacting with surprise and grief, creates a sense of tension and awe. Created in 1797, this work showcases Vinkeles's skill in capturing emotion and narrative detail. The scene is rendered with precise lines and tonal variations, bringing the biblical story to life in a captivating and intimate way.