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The Israelites Take the Followers of Baal Prisoners
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The Israelites Take the Followers of Baal Prisoners

Philips Galle · c. 1567 - c. 1570 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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At Elijah's instruction, the Israelites take the followers of Baal prisoner. To the front right, Elijah predicts the saving rain to King Ahab after a long period of drought. In the background, Elijah and Ahab stand on Mount Carmel, the prisoners are executed, and water flows again through the riverbed.

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Credit lineDe Israëlieten nemen de aanhangers van Baäl gevangen. c. 1567 - c. 1570. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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