Seashore with HIgh Seas, a Ship, and the Prophet Elijah [God Helping the Israelites Fight the Moabites]
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white engraving shows a wild seascape with crashing waves and a small boat struggling in the storm. On the left, a man in old-fashioned clothes stands under a tree, looking out at the chaos. In the distance, a rocky cliff rises behind a few simple buildings, while the water churns violently around a ship. The text at the bottom hints this scene is a biblical story—God helping people in trouble. The artist used fine lines and shading to create drama in the waves and sky. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints with just metal and ink.
