The Resurrection of Lazarus, This photograph depicts the central panel of Froment's triptych. Here, Christ and a crowd look down at Lazarus in his grave. This is the moment in the story when Christ raises Lazarus from the dead. Both Mary Magdalene and Saint Martha are present to the left of the composition. Saint Lazarus sits naked and emaciated as a man kneels beside him and assists him in untying his burial hands., 1461

Item — Box: 271

Identifier: spc-mss0088-s38-i0231

The Resurrection of Lazarus, This photograph depicts the central panel of Froment's triptych. Here, Christ and a crowd look down at Lazarus in his grave. This is the moment in the story when Christ raises Lazarus from the dead. Both Mary Magdalene and Saint Martha are present to the left of the composition. Saint Lazarus sits naked and emaciated as a man kneels beside him and assists him in untying his burial hands.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0225; Public Notes: The exterior doors depict the patron Francesco Coppini from Prato and two family members praying to the Madonna and Child who appear on the opposite door.

Dates

Creation: 1461

Creator

Nicholas Froment (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.

Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Mary Magdalen; Christ with the Disciples; religious art; Jesus Christ; saints; triptych; Raising of Lazarus; Saint Lazarus; School: French; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 10.1; Image width (in.): 7.7in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Medium: oil paint; Physical condition: curling; bent; Print type: toned black and white; Support:

General

Part of master image SC.MSS.088.FREN.0221; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription author: artist; Inscription original text: Illegible; Inscription original text language: Lat; Inscription original text type: text; Inscription position: Inscription on Christ's robe in central composition.; Inscription translation text type: