A piece inspired by Sebastiano del Piombo, 'The Raising of Lazarus'
by Emmet O’Donnell
Sebastiano del Piombo, 'The Raising of Lazarus',
about 1517–19
Listen
The creator on why this painting inspired him:
"My audio piece is a stark interpretation of the story of Lazarus. It begins deep in the bowels of the Underworld where trumpets sound frantically in the struggle to release Lazarus from death.
I have attempted to capture the intensity of being forced back to life after leaving this world. Bells triumphantly signal heaven’s victory.
The artist has painted the reaction of the crowd - not a single person is looking at Lazarus. Perhaps they are repelled by this abomination brought back from death? My work communicates Lazarus’ isolation, shock and suffering."
Emmet O’Donnell
Back to Transcriptions Sound
|