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The Raising of Lazarus Guercino, 1619
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The Raising of Lazarus

Guercino Β· 1619

Why it's great

Christ calls Lazarus out of his tomb, and Lazarus is helped out in his burial cloth while onlookers are astonished. Guercino painted it in 1619.

Where to see it

πŸ“ Louvre MuseumParis, France

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About the artist

Guercino

1591–1666 Β· born in Cento Β· died in Bologna

Guercino was an Italian painter born in Cento in 1591. His nickname means the squinter, and his big, dramatic altarpieces are full of motion and strong light. He died in Bologna in 1666.

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