Raising of Lazarus

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a very special painting called The Raising of Lazarus. It tells a story from the Bible, like a storybook you might have at home! nn Have you ever seen a magic show? This painting is kind of like that! It shows Jesus bringing his friend Lazarus back to life. Lazarus was very sick and had been asleep in a cave for four whole days! Can you imagine sleeping that long? nn Look closely at the painting. Can you find Lazarus? He's the one wrapped in white cloths, like a mummy! He looks amazed, doesn't he? Now, can you find Jesus? He's standing right in front of Lazarus, and a bright light is shining all around him. It's like magic! nn ➡️ nn Now, let's look at the colors in the painting. Do you see how the artist used dark colors for the cave and bright colors for Jesus and Lazarus? That's because he wanted to show that Jesus is powerful and important. He's like a superhero! nn The artist also used lines to make the painting look more interesting. See how the lines around Lazarus's body make him look like he's really coming out of the tomb? That's called "texture," and it makes the painting look more real. nn ➡️ nn This painting is very old. It was made a long, long time ago, even before your grandparents were born! People back then loved to hear stories about Jesus, and this painting helped them to imagine what it would have been like to see Jesus perform a miracle. nn What do you think about the painting? Does it make you think about the stories you've heard about Jesus? nn ➡️



I hope you enjoyed learning about The Raising of Lazarus today. It's a very special painting that teaches us about hope and the power of belief. Now, let's go explore the museum and see what other amazing things we can find!