The Prophet Elijah with the Widow of Zarephath

About this work

This engraving shows a crumbling stone wall with a broken window and a ladder leaning against it. In front, a woman kneels by a fire, cooking, while a man in a wide-brimmed hat and long coat holds a walking stick and watches. A child sits near them, and the ground is littered with sticks and debris. Birds fly above the scene. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, focusing on textures like the rough wall and the woman’s simple clothes. The scene looks like a moment of hardship, but there’s a quiet focus on survival. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists etch designs into metal plates.