1547
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Elijah Ascends to Heaven is a 1547 by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a bearded man standing on a fiery chariot pulled by four horses. The horses’ hooves don’t touch the ground, and flames swirl around them. The man holds his cloak closed, looking down as if leaving something behind. The scene looks like a moment from a story—maybe a hero or a prophet riding away. The swirling lines and dramatic movement make it feel powerful and fast. Next, check out Renaissance to see how artists used drama and movement like this.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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