The icon depicts the Prophet Elijah seated at the mouth of the cave in Mount Horeb where the saint took shelter during his journey into the wilderness (1 Kings 19:8). The central composition is surrounded by scenes from the Prophet’s life.
The Prophet Elijah in the Wilderness with Scenes from his Life
Palekh School
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reference number: RI_165
late 19th century
tempera on wooden panel
53.2 x 43 cm
