The Ascension of the Prophet Elijah

Origin: Russia
Age: XIXth Century
Composition: Kiot. Gold Foil. Tempera on wood
Measures Cms: 39,5 X 28,6 X 6,5

Servant of God, he defended the poor before the king and the powerful. In the prophet’s ascension, as his tomb was unknown, it was thought that he had surely been taken to God. Elisha who saw his ascension received the spirit from him to continue his mission, just as his disciples received it from Jesus.