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Elijah and the widow of Zarephath (coloured engraving)
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Elijah and the widow of Zarephath (coloured engraving)
5203811 Elijah and the widow of Zarephath (coloured engraving) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elijah and the widow of Zarephath. One of the Preceptive Illustrations of The Bible published by Thomas Varty, this copy dated 10 November 1848. Note: These illustrations were published over many years, with differing hand-colouring.); © Look and Learn
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This coloured engraving, titled "Elijah and the widow of Zarephath" transports us back to a biblical scene filled with hope and faith. Created by Siegfried Detler Bendixen in the 19th century, this print showcases his remarkable talent for capturing emotion and storytelling. The image depicts Elijah, a prophet from the Bible, standing before a destitute widow in the town of Zarephath. The widow is portrayed as weary and desperate, her face etched with sorrow. In her hands rests an empty vessel symbolizing her dire circumstances. Elijah extends his hand towards her, holding out a jar of oil that miraculously never runs dry. This pivotal moment captures their encounter as he delivers God's promise: "For thus says the Lord God of Israel: 'The bin of flour shall not be used up, nor shall the jar of oil run dry until the day the Lord sends rain on the earth. '". Through Bendixen's skilled artistry and attention to detail, we witness both characters' expressions - Elijah's unwavering confidence in divine providence contrasting with the widow's mixture of disbelief and newfound hope. This enchanting engraving is part of Thomas Varty's Preceptive Illustrations series published over several years. Each copy was meticulously hand-coloured, resulting in unique variations across different prints. As we gaze upon this timeless masterpiece from Bridgeman Images' private collection, it serves as a reminder that even during our darkest moments, there
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