The Ascension of Elijah

Dimensions

h 40.5cm × w 72.2cm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

panel; oil paint (paint)

Object Type

painting

Subject Matter

a chariot, horses of fire and a whirlwind appear and Elijah is carried up into heaven; Elijah's cloak falls (or he hands it over to Elisha)

Acquisition Method

gift

Acquired

1894

Notes

De hemelvaart van Elia. Landschap waarin de profeet Elisa ziet hoe Elia in de vurige wagen naar de hemel rijdt.

Collection Type

paintings