Opwekking van de dochter van Jaïrus by Petrus Theodorus van Wijngaerdt

Opwekking van de dochter van Jaïrus 1847 - 1849

print photography

photo of handprinted image

shape in negative space

light pencil work

photo restoration

natural tone

ink paper printed

light coloured

remaining negative space

positive shape

"Opwekking van de dochter van Jaïrus" is an 1847-1849 lithograph by Petrus Theodorus van Wijngaerdt. It depicts the biblical story of Jesus resurrecting Jairus' daughter. This work is a fine example of 19th-century religious art that was popular in the Netherlands, showcasing the artist's skill in conveying a dramatic narrative through detailed, yet somber, black-and-white compositions. The artwork is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum.