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Elisha is recognized by the prophets of Jericho and purifies the water
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Elisha is recognized by the prophets of Jericho and purifies the water

anonymous · 1579 · engraving; paper

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

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The prophets of Jericho kneel before Elisha and acknowledge that the spirit of Elijah has descended upon Elisha. The prophets send fifty strong men into the mountains to search for the prophet Elijah, although Elisha advises against it. On the right, the strong men depart on their search. On the left, Elisha is at the well of Jericho. He purifies the water by throwing salt into it. The inhabitants of Jericho watch. Oval image in an ormolu frame. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineElisa wordt door de profeten uit Jericho erkent en zuivert het water. 1579. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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