In this painting called "The Raising of Lazarus" by Andrea Vacco, the audience's attention is drawn towards the three people with the "light" on them: Jesus, Lazarus, and Martha. The artist's decision to have the light on Martha shows that she was the sister who the audience should try to exemplify. We should "go forth by faith, hope, and prayer, to meet" Jesus like Martha did rather than Mary, who waited in the house. Moreover, the light on Martha shows that she is the better example for us to follow. Unlike the first painting, Lazarus is clearly alive and beginning to undress. He is turned towards Jesus with his hands up in the air. This shows how grateful Lazarus was that Jesus raised him from the dead. Finally, Jesus has His head faced
