Elijah and the Angel. Elijah. 1626 - 1630

"Elijah and the Angel. Elijah" is a charcoal drawing by Willem Panneels, dating back to 1626 - 1630. It depicts a study of the biblical prophet Elijah in profile view, draped in a flowing robe, the strong contours of his body and the detailed folds of his garment suggesting the artist's focus on anatomical study. This work is a testament to Panneels's skill in depicting the human form and is considered an important example of the artist's early oeuvre.