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The Meeting of Christ with Martha and Mary after the Death of Lazarus, c. 1662-65
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The Meeting of Christ with Martha and Mary after the Death of Lazarus, c. 1662-65
The Meeting of Christ with Martha and Mary after the Death of Lazarus, c. 1662-65. Scholars now consider this drawing a rare, late work by Rembrandt. Here, Christ meets with Martha and Mary after the death of their brother, Lazarus (John 11:30-36). The composed dignity of Christs face and his calm compassion contrast with the prostrate figure of Mary and the agitated drawing of the kneeling Martha, whose outstretched hands are repeated three times, suggesting a frenzied expressivity. Above Martha, white gouache obliterates the figure of a standing man as well as a first version of Marthas head. The combination of rough power and sublime tenderness that characterizes Rembrandts late drawing style is here demonstrated in the dramatic rendering of the sisters grief and the sensitive portrayal of the bearded old man who dries his eyes with a kerchief at the right
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1606 1669 Heightened With White Gouache Rembrandt Van Rijn Rembrandt Van Rijn Dutch
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This print showcases a rare and late work by the renowned Dutch artist, Rembrandt. Titled "The Meeting of Christ with Martha and Mary after the Death of Lazarus" this drawing depicts a poignant moment from the biblical story found in John 11:30-36. In this composition, we witness Christ's composed dignity and calm compassion as he meets with Martha and Mary following the death of their beloved brother, Lazarus. The contrast between his serene expression and the emotional turmoil displayed by Mary and Martha is striking. Particularly noteworthy is Martha's frenzied expressivity, emphasized by her outstretched hands repeated three times. Upon closer inspection, one can observe white gouache obliterating a standing man above Martha, along with an earlier version of her head. This technique adds depth to the artwork while highlighting Rembrandt's rough power combined with sublime tenderness that characterizes his late drawing style. Notably, Rembrandt masterfully captures both sisters' grief in a dramatic manner while delicately portraying an elderly bearded man wiping away tears at the right side of the composition. Preserved within The Cleveland Museum of Art collection, this baroque masterpiece exemplifies Rembrandt van Rijn's artistic genius through its skillful use of reed pen and brown ink wash heightened with white gouache in the heads of the kneeling figures. A true treasure for art enthusiasts worldwide to appreciate Heritage Art/Heritage Images has beautifully captured this profound artwork in their photo print.
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