Elijah Taken Up in a Chariot of Fire c. 1740 - 1755

Giuseppe Angeli's "Elijah Taken Up in a Chariot of Fire", painted between 1740 and 1755, depicts the biblical scene of the prophet Elijah's ascension to heaven. The artwork captures the dramatic moment of Elijah's departure, as he is lifted into the sky by a fiery chariot drawn by four white horses. The dynamic composition, with Elijah reaching upward and the chariot swirling in the clouds, conveys the power and majesty of the event. The painting is a fine example of the Baroque style, with its emphasis on dramatic movement, light, and shadow.