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Elijah in the Wilderness. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt
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Elijah in the Wilderness. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt
Elijah in the Wilderness
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Book Of Kings Deer Elias Elijah Herman Van Swanevelt Prophet Stream Swanevelt Herman Van Wilderness Old Testament
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Herman van Swanevelt's etching, "Elijah in the Wilderness," transports us to the baroque era of the 17th century in the Netherlands. The Old Testament prophet Elijah, dressed in a simple brown robe and wearing a fur-trimmed mantle, sits contemplatively on a rocky outcropping overlooking a wild and untamed landscape. Surrounded by the raw beauty of nature, he is joined by an attentive angel, who hovers above him with a book open in hand. The prophet's gaze is fixed on the distant horizon, where a stream winds its way through the rugged terrain, dotted with trees and craggy cliffs. In the foreground, a deer grazes peacefully, adding to the serene atmosphere of the scene. This monochrome masterpiece, with its intricate etching and delicate shading, invites us to reflect on the connection between nature, spirituality, and the human experience. A true treasure of heritage art, "Elijah in the Wilderness" can be found at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., where it continues to captivate and inspire visitors from around the world.
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