Landscape with Elijah Perching on a Rocky Outcrop in the Distance
1624
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1624
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landscape with Elijah Perching on a Rocky Outcrop in the Distance is a 1624 ink by Magdalena van de Passe, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a quiet forest scene with a rocky outcrop in the center. A lone tree stands tall, its branches spreading wide, while a small figure perches on the rocks in the distance. Below, a river winds through the landscape, with a few tiny buildings and a bridge near the water. The text at the bottom hints at a biblical story—Elijah hiding from danger. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the scene feel alive despite the lack of color. Try looking up engraving to see how artists like this one carved intricate details into metal plates.
Magdalena van de Passe (1620–1620) was an artist.
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