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Elijah is Taken up to Heaven

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a chariot surrounded by flames. The chariot is being drawn by two horses with fiery manes, emitting swirling flames and smoke. In the chariot, there is a robed figure holding onto another standing figure in front. The chariot is detailed with ornate wheels. The background is simple, focusing on the central figures and the chariot. Below the image is a section of text in German.

Artwork Details

Date
1547
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3387 × 3443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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