Elia en de zoon van de weduwe van Zarfath 1525 - 1530

This anonymous woodcut depicts a scene from the Bible, specifically the story of Elijah raising the son of the widow of Zarephath from the dead (1 Kings 17:17-24). The scene is framed within a decorative border and shows Elijah lying down with the boy on a bed, while the widow stands nearby. The woodcut is a fine example of the use of line and shading to create a sense of depth and detail, and it also showcases the artist’s ability to capture the emotional intensity of the moment. The small size of the artwork is indicative of the popularity of woodcuts in the 16th century as a means of disseminating religious stories to a wider audience.