Who painted Elisha Watching Elijah in the Fiery Chariot?

Elisha Watching Elijah in the Fiery Chariot was painted by Hans Jakob Nüscheler in 1600.

Where can I see Elisha Watching Elijah in the Fiery Chariot?

Elisha Watching Elijah in the Fiery Chariot is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Elisha Watching Elijah in the Fiery Chariot?

Elisha Watching Elijah in the Fiery Chariot is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Elisha Watching Elijah in the Fiery Chariot

Hans Jakob Nüscheler , 1600

Elisha Watching Elijah in the Fiery Chariot is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Hans Jakob Nüscheler. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Elisha Watching Elijah in the Fiery Chariot is a drawing created around 1600 by Hans Jakob Nüscheler.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a biblical scene where Elijah ascends to heaven in a fiery chariot. Elisha watches as Elijah rides away, surrounded by flames and horses. The artist captures the dramatic moment with two figures on the ground gesturing towards the divine event.

Technique & Style

Executed in pen and brown ink on laid paper, the drawing features rapid, expressive lines that convey a sense of dynamic movement. The sketchy style emphasizes the energy and turmoil of the scene, characteristic of the Baroque period's focus on dramatic action and emotional intensity.