Elijah in the Wilderness 1877 - 1878

"Elijah in the Wilderness" is a painting by Frederic Leighton, completed between 1877 and 1878. The painting depicts a scene from the Bible, in which the prophet Elijah is exhausted and defeated after fleeing from Queen Jezebel. An angel appears to him in the wilderness, offering him food and water. Leighton's work is characterized by its meticulous detail and the depiction of the human form. The painting's rich palette and dramatic lighting evoke a sense of spiritual depth and a sense of the sublime. Leighton was a prominent figure in the Pre-Raphaelite movement, known for his masterful use of symbolism and his focus on beauty.