Mark 5
The Raising of Jairus' Daughter in Biblical Art
The raising of Jairus' daughter gives artists an intimate miracle scene inside a house marked by grief.
Bible and Art Context
Mark 5 moves from public desperation to a private room where Jesus takes the child by the hand. The scene lets artists portray tenderness, astonishment, and authority over death.
Public domain
The Raising of the Daughter of Jairus
Gabriel von Max, 1878, Oil on canvas
The quiet room and the child's body make the miracle feel tender before it feels spectacular.
Source: Wikimedia Commons / Walters Art MuseumQuestions about Raising Jairus' Daughter in Art
Where is Jairus' daughter raised in the Bible?
The raising of Jairus' daughter is recorded in Mark 5, Matthew 9, and Luke 8.
Why is the hand gesture important in this artwork?
Jesus taking the child by the hand makes the miracle personal, tender, and direct.