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Elijah in the Wilderness Fed by Ravens, 1604
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Elijah in the Wilderness Fed by Ravens, 1604
Elijah in the Wilderness Fed by Ravens, 1604. According to the Old Testament, Elijah, a ninth-century BC Hebrew prophet, survived his time in the wilderness with the help of a raven sent by God, who fed him bread and venison
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1565 1607 Abraham Bloemaert Dutch After Early 17th Century Jan Saenredam Jan Saenredam Dutch
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This print titled "Elijah in the Wilderness Fed by Ravens, 1604" takes us back to a significant biblical event. According to the Old Testament, Elijah, a revered Hebrew prophet from the ninth century BC, found himself alone and destitute in the wilderness. However, divine intervention came in an unexpected form - a raven sent by God. In this remarkable image captured by Abraham Bloemaert in early 17th century Netherlands, we witness Jan Saenredam's engraving of this miraculous moment. The scene depicts Elijah seated on rough terrain with his weary face turned towards the heavens. A sense of vulnerability is palpable as he relies solely on faith for sustenance. The focal point of this artwork is undoubtedly the majestic raven gracefully descending from above, carrying provisions that would sustain Elijah during his time of isolation. With bread and venison clutched firmly in its beak and talons respectively, it represents not only physical nourishment but also spiritual strength bestowed upon him by God. Heritage Art has masterfully preserved this significant piece of history through their expert printing techniques. This print serves as a reminder that even amidst desolation and despair, there is always hope and divine providence waiting to manifest itself unexpectedly. As we gaze at this awe-inspiring artwork from Heritage Images' collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art, let us reflect on our own journeys through life's wildernesses - knowing that just like Elijah was fed by ravens centuries ago; we
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