Elijah in the Wilderness | Frederic Leighton | 1878 16th Century creating a powerful vision of

creating a powerful vision of courage

Cloaked in deep shadow

18 x 24 Inches = 45

enhancing the scene's theatricality and focusing attention on the figures and their interaction

while the upper part

Elijah in the Wilderness | Frederic Leighton | 1878 16th Century creating a powerful vision ofThis is "Elijah in the Wilderness" by Frederic Leighton, created around 1878. The painting depicts the biblical prophet Elijah, as he lies exhausted in the wilderness, being ministered to by an angel who brings him food and water. Elijah is shown with his muscular build, wearing a loincloth, and is lying down with a pained expression on his face, signifying his fatigue and despair. The angel is portrayed with a serene and compassionate expression,