Lazarus

"Lazarus" is a sosaku-hanga / mingei print by Sadao Watanabe, created during the Showa period. This work demonstrates the artist's distinctive approach to Biblical scenes and Christianity through the medium of Japanese woodblock printing.

Watanabe was unique among Japanese printmakers for his deeply personal Biblical subjects rendered in the mingei (folk craft) tradition. His stencil-dyed prints combine bold simplicity with spiritual warmth.

This print represents Sadao Watanabe's contribution to the sosaku-hanga / mingei tradition during the Showa period. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.