Elisha Watching Elijah Ascend in the Fiery Chariot
1752
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1752
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man on the ground watching a chariot of fire rise into the sky. Two figures float upward in the fiery wheels. The artist used loose, swirling lines to show movement and smoke. The drawing looks like it was done quickly, with lots of shading to make the scene feel dramatic. The artist focused on action, not details. Look up Novelli, Pietro Antonio next to see more of his work.
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