Hemelvaart van Elia 1525 - 1530

"Hemelvaart van Elia" (Ascension of Elijah) is a 16th-century woodcut print depicting the biblical story of Elijah's ascension into heaven. Created by an anonymous artist in the Netherlands, the print shows Elijah being carried away in a fiery chariot, while he reaches out to grab the flowing robe of a heavenly being. The composition is framed by an ornate border featuring two figures, enhancing the dramatic and mystical atmosphere of the scene. This small-scale work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Northern Renaissance art.