Raising of Lazarus

Marco BenefialWW-1704-117324

1704·Brush and gray wash, squared in black chalk, on cream laid paper·22.1 × 30.9 cm (8 3/4 × 12 3/16 in.)

Catalogue

Year: 1704
Medium: Brush and gray wash, squared in black chalk, on cream laid paper
Dimensions: 22.1 × 30.9 cm (8 3/4 × 12 3/16 in.)
Collection: Art Institute of Chicago
Artist: Marco Benefial

Artist

Marco Benefial

Painting

Marco Benefial was an Italian, proto-Neoclassical painter, mainly active in Rome. Benefial is best known for his repudiation of 18th century decorative Rococo styles pre-eminent in the Rome dominated by Carlo Maratta pupils. His paintings portrayed tangible human figures, with complex treatment of space, and luminous, warm colors. Along with the altarpieces and frescoes, he also painted many portraits. Because he partnered with some inferior artists who subsequently received credit, some of his paintings have been frequently misidentified.

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