{"product_id":"the-raising-of-lazarus-giovanni-benedetto-castiglione","title":"The Raising of Lazarus - Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione depicts the biblical story of the Raising of Lazarus. The dramatic composition and fine details showcase Castiglione's skill as a printmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiovanni Benedetto Castiglione (1609-1664), also known as Il Grechetto, was an Italian artist known for his versatility in painting, drawing, and printmaking. He was born in Genoa and spent much of his career there, though he also worked in Florence, Rome, and Venice. Castiglione's artistic style is characterised by its eclecticism, blending influences from artists such as Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck, and Rembrandt. He was one of the first Italian artists to produce monotypes, and he experimented with printmaking techniques throughout his career. 'The Raising of Lazarus' depicts the biblical story from the Gospel of John, in which Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. The composition is dramatic, with strong contrasts of light and shadow that heighten the emotional intensity of the scene. Jesus stands at the right, his arm raised in a gesture of command, while Lazarus emerges from his tomb, surrounded by onlookers expressing a range of emotions from awe to disbelief. The etching technique allows for fine detail and texture, particularly in the rendering of the figures' faces and clothing. The architectural elements and surrounding foliage add depth and context to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/woman-goat-and-satyr-giovanni-battista-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWoman, Goat, and Satyr - Giovanni Battista Tiepolo — Giovanni Battista Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/three-grotesque-figures-adriaen-van-ostade\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThree Grotesque Figures - Adriaen van Ostade — Adriaen van Ostade\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709878280527,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709883687247,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709883720015,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709883752783,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709883785551,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Raising-of-Lazarus_Poster_CompositorV1_1778895965311.jpg?v=1778898489","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-raising-of-lazarus-giovanni-benedetto-castiglione","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}