1617
oil
panel
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Elijah at the Brook Kerith is a 1617 oil by Roelant Savery, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a brook flowing through the center. In the foreground, a man sits on a rock, dressed in a red robe and a white beard, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. The atmosphere is peaceful, with the sound of the brook and the warmth of the sun casting a gentle glow. In the distance, the sky is a soft blend of blue and gray, adding to the sense of calmness. The overall scene is one of tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the painting. To learn more about the artist behind this beautiful piece, look up Roelant Savery.
Roelant Savery (or Roeland(t) Maertensz Saverij, or de Savery, or many variants; 1576 – buried 25 February 1639) was a Flanders-born Dutch Golden Age painter.
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