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The Prophet Elijah Fed by the Raven

The Prophet Elijah Fed by the Raven

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Brother Kassianos of Pantokrator

Prophet Elijah is approached by a raven offering him bread. The prophet is depicted as an ascetic in humble clothing, particularly the cloak made of coarse hair. Having lived a large part of his life secluded in the desert, he represents a biblical prefiguration of asceticism. The raven sent by God to provide Elijah with sustenance embodies the belief that God will provide necessities to those who wholly devote themselves to Him. The life-sustaining bread is thus a metaphor of the Eucharist.
Artist
Brother Kassianos of Pantokrator
(Greek)
Title
The Prophet Elijah Fed by the Raven
Date
early 21st century
Medium
Egg tempera and gold leaf on panel
Dimensions
13 3/4 x 10 x 1 in. overall
Credit
Bequest of Frank R. Horlbeck
Accession No.
2021.41.49
Classification
Icons
Geography
Greece

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2019, bequeathed by Frank R. Horlbeck (Madison, WI) to the Chazen Museum of Art

  • Holy Mountain: Icons from Mount Athos and Photographs by Frank Horlbeck: Chazen Museum of Art, 1/27/2017–3/26/2017

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