The Raising of Lazarus

Panel; ivory; the Raising of Lazarus.jpg
British Museum
Great Russell Street London England WC1B GB

The Raising of Lazarus, Panel; ivory; Christ with cruciferous nimbus relocate to right with hand raised as well as first finger expanded; various other hand lugs a staff; behind him walks a bearded apostle; prior to him are Mary and also Martha, one standing listening, the various other stooping with hands extended in supplication; behind them to right is an aedicula with cupola, where is the covered body of Lazarus; behind-the-scenes the structures of Bethany.

Period: Middle Byzantine, circa: 900-1100. Materials: ivory

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Panel; ivory; the Raising of Lazarus.jpg 6 years ago
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