Kinderen die de profeet Elisa bespotten worden door beren verscheurd

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Art Historical Context

In the late 16th century, striking anonymous woodcut, titled *Kinderen die de pro Elisa bespotten worden beren verscheurd ("Children Who Mock the Prophet Elisha Are Apart by Bears"), vividly depicts a dramatic biblical scene from 2 Kings 2:23-24. Measuring 243 × 317 mm, the work originates from the Netherlands or Low Countries, a hub of innovative printmaking during the Renaissance. Created between 1500 and 1599, it exemplifies how religious narratives were popularized through affordable prints, making scripture accessible to everyday viewers amid the Reformation's fervor. The artwork begins ...