The Raising of Lazarus by Hendrik Heerschop (1661)

The Raising of LazarusHendrik Heerschop (Dutch, 1620–1672) Oil on CanvasUnframed: 51 1/2 x 64 in.Framed: 61 x 74 in. Hendrik Heerschop, a Dutch Golden Age painter, is known for his evocative biblical scenes and genre paintings. Active during the mid-17th century, Heerschop trained under the influence of Rembrandt’s school, drawing inspiration from the master’s dramatic use of chiaroscuro and emotional storytelling. Though his works are relatively scarce, Heerschop’s skill in rendering human expression and dramatic light earned him recognition among his contemporaries in the thriving artistic environment of the Dutch Republic. In The Raising of Lazarus, Heerschop captures the powerful moment when Christ commands Lazarus to rise from the dead, a miracle described in John 11:38–44. The composition is infused with tension and awe, as the figures surrounding Christ react with gestures of astonishment, reverence, and disbelief. Lazarus, still wrapped in burial cloth, emerges from the dark to