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