The Prophet Elisha and the Shunamite Woman
1630
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
1630
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Prophet Elisha and the Shunamite Woman is a 1630 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
The painting depicts a scene with three figures, a man and a woman kneeling on the ground, and a young boy standing beside them. The man is dressed in a long robe, while the woman wears a dark dress with a white collar. The boy is attired in a tunic and holds a bundle of sticks. In the background, a house and trees are visible. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures, drawing the viewer's attention to the central scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
