Elijah is Taken up to Heaven 1547

Augustin Hirschvogel's 1547 engraving, "Elijah is Taken up to Heaven," depicts the biblical story of Elijah's ascension. The prophet Elijah is being taken up to heaven in a fiery chariot drawn by two horses. The fiery chariot is depicted in the center of the engraving with the figure of Elijah reaching out towards his disciple Elisha, who is kneeling on the ground. Hirschvogel, a German Renaissance artist, created this detailed engraving using the technique of etching to create a dramatic and dynamic scene, emphasizing the power and glory of God's divine intervention. The engraving also highlights the deep connection between Elijah and Elisha, as Elijah's final act is to bestow his mantle on his disciple.