Waking Lazarus
Acrylic on canvas
7 x 9 inches
2007
This underground setting is based on the medieval foundations of Dublin Castle. Part of the current metal walkway is visible at the top. Lazarus’ wrapped form appears to blend into his surroundings in the dim light. A tiny white bird, perhaps representing an angel or the Holy Spirit, is perched on the smooth stones. It watches as two other little birds begin to pull at Lazarus’ shroud. These birds are not described in the Bible narrative; they serve as a symbolic interpretation of how Lazarus’ bonds were first loosened.
This underground setting is based on the medieval foundations of Dublin Castle. Part of the current metal walkway is visible at the top. Lazarus’ wrapped form appears to blend into his surroundings in the dim light. A tiny white bird, perhaps representing an angel or the Holy Spirit, is perched on the smooth stones. It watches as two other little birds begin to pull at Lazarus’ shroud. These birds are not described in the Bible narrative; they serve as a symbolic interpretation of how Lazarus’ bonds were first loosened.
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