Elia gevoed door raven 1625

This 1625 etching, "Elia gevoed door raven," by Crispijn van de Passe (II), depicts the biblical story of Elijah being fed by ravens. The scene is set in a rocky landscape with a winding river and distant mountains. Elijah sits on a rock, gazing up at the two ravens flying in the sky, representing his divine sustenance. The inscription below the scene highlights Elijah’s dependence on God, a powerful message for the viewer. This etching is a prime example of the detailed and narrative-driven style common in Northern European art of the 17th century.