Elijah in the Wilderness | Frederic Leighton | 1878 14th Century intensifying the scene’s eerie

intensifying the scene’s eerie

framed by golden skies and reflective stillness

It is located in the church of Santa Lucia al Sepolcro in Syracuse

printmaker and draughtsman

thanks to its museum-quality giclée print technique

Elijah in the Wilderness | Frederic Leighton | 1878 14th Century intensifying the scene’s eerieThis is "Elijah in the Wilderness" by Frederic Leighton, created around 1878. The painting depicts the biblical prophet Elijah, as he lies exhausted in the wilderness, being ministered to by an angel who brings him food and water. Elijah is shown with his muscular build, wearing a loincloth, and is lying down with a pained expression on his face, signifying his fatigue and despair. The angel is portrayed with a serene and compassionate expression,