The Daughter of Jairus 1881

"The Daughter of Jairus" is an 1881 etching by Danish artist Carl Bloch. The artwork depicts a scene from the New Testament where Jesus heals the daughter of Jairus, who is lying on her bed. Bloch's use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark, creates a dramatic and atmospheric setting. The figure of Jesus, positioned in the background, is silhouetted against a distant landscape. This piece, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, demonstrates Bloch's masterful command of etching techniques, capturing a pivotal moment from biblical history.