Saint Elias's Fiery Ascension
The Met
Artist: Russian Painter(late 16th/early 17th century)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood
Dimensions: 27 x 23 7/8 in. (68.6 x 60.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Humanities Fund Inc., 1972
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A man in a chariot, another receiving a fabric, an angel tending to a third
Detailed Description
This artwork depicts several figures and landscape elements arranged in multiple scenes. The composition is vertically oriented, divided into upper, middle, and lower sections. In the upper center, a large, light-toned circular form encloses a bearded man in a two-wheeled chariot pulled by two horses, all moving towards the right. The man, labeled "ИЛІА" above his head, wears a light tunic and a dark garment, and holds a long, dark piece of fabric that extends downwards. Above and to the left of the chariot, a hand emerges from a cloud-like form. To the upper right of the circular form, a winged angel with dark wings and a light robe looks towards the chariot. In the middle right, a second bearded man, labeled "ЕЛІСЕИ" next to him, stands on a dark, rocky outcrop. He wears a light robe and reaches upwards with both hands, grasping the long piece of fabric extending from the chariot above. Below him, several small, stylized trees with rounded tops and thin trunks are visible. In the lower left, a third bearded man lies prone on his side, facing right, with his head resting on a raised area. He wears a light robe. A second winged angel, with dark wings and a light robe, kneels over him, placing a hand on his head or shoulder. Between these two figures, the text "АГГЕЛЪ ВЪЗДЪВІГАЕТЪ" is inscribed. The background features stylized, jagged mountains on the left and right, and a wavy line at the very bottom, suggesting a body of water or ground.
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