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The Raising of Jairus' Daughter

Image credit: Victoria Art Gallery

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Edwin Long was born at Kelston, near Bath and moved to London in the 1850s. He became a very successful artist, painting Middle Eastern scenes populated with beautiful young women. Although he only painted a few Biblical pictures, religion was very important to Long. His parents had given him a religious upbringing; they were Congregationalist Dissenters and attended chapel regularly. This painting illustrates a miracle performed by Jesus: 'And he took the damsel by the hand and said….Damsel I say unto thee, arise' (Gospel of St Mark). The artist shows the moment just before the girl comes back to life. Her parents and a disciple watch with anticipation and hope. A view of Nazareth is visible through the window to the right of the picture.

Victoria Art Gallery

Bath

Title

The Raising of Jairus' Daughter

Date

1889

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 135 x W 184 cm

Accession number

BATVG : P : 1900.6

Acquisition method

gift from Mrs Edwin Long, 1900

Work type

Painting

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