New York, NY — Visitors to the Metropolitan Museum of Art are welcomed by a striking poster that sets the stage for this season’s exhibition, Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350. The image features a detail from Duccio di Buoninsegna’s The Raising of Lazarus (1310-1311), showcasing Jesus standing on a hill, pointing at a shadowy figure, possibly a demon, amidst a backdrop of diminutive buildings.
This detail portrays Christ surrounded by a crowd, his arms dramatically raised in a gesture of divine authority. For those familiar with the entire painting, the right side reveals Lazarus in the tomb, his eyes open, brought back to life at Christ’s command. This compelling imagery captures the essence of the exhibition, which explores how Sienese artists in the late Middle Ages transformed painting into a more expressive and naturalistic medium. The Met effectively uses this artwork to highlight the pivotal role Siena played in the evolution of European painting during this crucial period.
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