The Mocking Children Cursed by Elijah and Eaten by a She-Bear
1584
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1584
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a wild forest scene with a small group of people near a tree. A man in old clothes stands with two children, while a bear lurks nearby. Birds, fish, and flowers decorate the border around the scene. The border is packed with tiny animals and plants, almost like a frame within a frame. The central group looks tense, with the man pointing at the kids—maybe scolding them. This is an example of engraving.
