The Raising of Lazarus after Sebastiano del Piombo, 1517-1519 (2012)

2025-01-26T18:03:15+00:00

Price: 6500.00

An original acrylic on linen hand-signed artwork by Simon Lee Robson.

A spectacular large-scale study of Sebastiano del Piombo's The Raising of Lazarus (1517-1519). The painting captures the dramatic moment when Jesus commands Lazarus to rise from the dead, emphasising the raw emotions and physicality of the scene through striking contrasts of light and shadow.

In this acrylic on linen, Robson has built up the surface through 20-30 delicate coats of scumble glaze, with varnish integrated and layered throughout. Each layer has been meticulously applied to cultivate subtle shifts of light, depth, and atmosphere, revealing nuances that evolve with the viewer’s gaze. The layering creates a luminous, living surface, where every coat contributes to the painting’s singular presence and character. While the edges show minor signs of aging due to storage, the main painted surface remains in excellent condition, preserving the work’s integrity and brilliance.