Elisa wordt door de profeten uit Jericho erkent en zuivert het water 1579

"Elisa wordt door de profeten uit Jericho erkent en zuivert het water" (Elisa is acknowledged by the prophets of Jericho and purifies the water) is a 1579 engraving by an anonymous Dutch artist. The scene, framed by an elaborate decorative border, depicts the biblical story of Elisha purifying the water of Jericho. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum and is a fine example of the use of the printmaking medium to illustrate biblical narratives. The use of intricate detail and a sense of depth create a sense of drama and movement, adding to the captivating depiction of this powerful biblical event.