An early 18th century Greek Provincial icon of The Raising of Lazarus

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An early 18th century Greek Provincial icon of The Raising of Lazarus
Within a later wooden frame, 38.2cm high x 23.3cm wide

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Details

Period: Early 18th century

Origin: Greek

Further information

Christ followed by His Apostles in shown approaching the tomb of Lazarus, which is set in a ravine that opens onto a view of the city walls of Bethany. Before Him, Lazarus's sisters Martha and Mary kneel in supplication while others rollaway the stone from the mouth of the top and start to unwind the shroud. The Raising of Lazarus took place before witnesses and unlike the Resurrection of Christ is recounted in detail in the Gospels (John xi).