A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE RAISING OF LAZARUS, 18TH CENTURY Jesus Christ is shown standing by the grave of Lazarus, reaching out to his swaddled body in a resurrecting gesture, by his feet shown the begging sisters of Lazarus - Martha and Mary, the scene is taking place against the ground of rocky mountains. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel. Two insert splints on the back. 31.5 x 27 cm (12 3/8 x 10 5/8 in.)