16th

century

Oil on panel

Dutch

Landscape with Elijah fed by the raven

Momper, Joos or Josse de, The Younger (1564-1635)

The subject is taken from the Book of Kings where the prophet Elijah went to live by the brook of Cherith during a prolonged drought. He was fed by ravens who brought him bread and meat morning and evening.

Schorr Collection, UK / © The Schorr Collection / Bridgeman Images

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