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The Prophet Elijah and the Fiery Chariot, c. 1570 (tempera on panel)
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The Prophet Elijah and the Fiery Chariot, c. 1570 (tempera on panel)
BAL480001 The Prophet Elijah and the Fiery Chariot, c.1570 (tempera on panel) by Russian School, (16th century); Regional Art Museum, Solvychegodsk; (add.info.: Elijah, in company with Elisha (Eliseus), approaches the Jordan. He rolls up his mantle and strikes the water (2 Kings 2:8). The water immediately divides and Elijah and Elisha cross on dry land. Suddenly, a chariot of fire and horses of fire appear and Elijah is lifted up in a whirlwind. As Elijah is lifted up, his mantle falls to the ground and Elisha picks it up.); Russian, out of copyright
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Ascending Ascension Departing Departure Horse Drawn Russian Orthodox Fiery Chariot Prophet Elijah
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The Prophet Elijah and the Fiery Chariot - A Divine Departure
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. This print captures a moment of profound spiritual significance from Russian history. Painted in the 16th century by an unknown artist from the Russian School, this tempera on panel artwork depicts the biblical story of The Prophet Elijah and his miraculous departure. In this scene, Elijah, accompanied by Elisha (Eliseus), stands at the banks of the Jordan River. With great power and faith, he rolls up his mantle and strikes the water, causing it to divide instantly. As they cross on dry land, a breathtaking sight unfolds before them - a chariot of fire drawn by horses of fire appears out of nowhere. As if guided by divine intervention, Elijah is lifted up into the sky within a whirlwind while his mantle falls to the ground. Elisha witnesses this awe-inspiring event with reverence and picks up Elijah's fallen garment as a symbol of succession. The vibrant colors used in this painting bring life to every detail - from fiery reds illuminating both chariot and horses to heavenly blues adorning angelic figures surrounding them. This masterpiece not only showcases exceptional artistic skill but also serves as an important religious icon for followers of Russian Orthodox tradition. Through its depiction of ascension and departure, "The Prophet Elijah and the Fiery Chariot" invites viewers to contemplate themes such as faith, transformation, and transcendence. It remains an enduring testament to Russia's rich cultural heritage that continues
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