362 - Jacopo Tintoretto, Guglielmo Cortese - The Raising of Lazarus

Jacopo Tintoretto, Guglielmo Cortese - The Raising of Lazarus Description: Guillaume Courtois (1628–1679) after Jacopo Tintoretto (1518–1594) – The Raising of Lazarus. Christ at right blessing Lazarus as he is raised from the tomb, surrounded by an animated crowd of figures, with two women prominently placed in the foreground. Etching made by Guillaume Courtois, called Guglielmo Cortese, also known as 'Le Bourguignon', after the composition by Jacopo Tintoretto. Published in Rome by Giovanni Giacomo de' Rossi (1627–1691). Lettered in the plate: 'Iacobus Tintorettus Inventor / Gio. Iacomo Rossi formis Romae alla Pace'. A large and highly animated Italian Baroque interpretation of Tintoretto's composition. Excellent 17th century's impression in perfect condition. Dimensions: 32,60 x 37,60 cm Condition: Excellent impression on strong Italian laid paper from the period, with the full plate border, with good margins, without visible watermark. Overall in excellent condition. Literature: Robert-Dumesnil 1835-71 / Le Peintre-Graveur Français (I.214.3) ----- Jacopo Tintoretto's painting, once in the Rothermere collection in London, today at the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. See: M. A. Chiari Moretto Wiel, 'Jacopo Tintoretto e i suoi incisori', Milan 1994, no.23. Medium: Etching Date: 1650-1679