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Biblical Scene

Unknown

1645

unspecified

From the collection of Rijksmuseum

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Biblical Scene is a 1645 unspecified by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Rijksmuseum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1645 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: Rijksmuseum

About this work

You see a tired man lying on the ground under a tree, an angel kneeling beside him with bread and water. This painting probably shows the prophet Elijah after he fled into the desert. The artist used strong light and shadow to make the moment feel quiet and real. We don’t know who painted it, but the style fits the Dutch Golden Age—simple, honest, and focused on everyday people. To see more works like this, look up chiaroscuro.