Obadiah, Messenger of King Ahab, Meets Elijah (from Hagiographic cycle of detail of 'Prophet Elijah in the desert' ) 1325

This icon, "Obadiah, Messenger of King Ahab, Meets Elijah," is a detail from a larger 14th-century icon depicting "Prophet Elijah in the Desert," which is housed in Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery. The icon vividly illustrates the biblical narrative of Obadiah seeking out Elijah, a pivotal moment in the story of the Prophet Elijah. The figures are depicted in the traditional style of Orthodox iconography, with elongated limbs and stylized features, and the composition is framed by a striking red background, enhancing the dramatic quality of the encounter.