About the creation
The fiery ascension of the Prophet Elijah
Artist name: Unknown artist
Above: Elijah, holding a holy scroll, ascends to heaven in a chariot pulled by four red winged horses. Below: Elishah looks up toward Elijah while holding Elijah’s mantle. To the right Elishah, now crowned with a halo, strikes the Jordan waters with Elijah’s mantle and splits them.
Source: II Kings 2
Technique: Painted icon
Location: Dr. S.Amberg-Herzog Collection, Koelliken, Switzerland
Date: 1680
