Lot 315
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THE PROPHET ELIJAH IN THE WILDERNESS

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THE PROPHET ELIJAH IN THE WILDERNESS

CRETAN, 16TH CENTURY

The prophet shown seated in contemplation at the mouth of a cave, the raven bringing him food sits on a crag
12¾ x 10¼in. (32.5 x 26cm.)

Lot Essay

Compare with an icon on Crete. See M. Bouboudakis, \kEikones Ths Krhtikhs Tecnhs\K, (Iraklion, 1993), pl.129, pp.485-6.

See also an icon of the Prophet Elijah in the Byzantine Museum, Athens. See G. Sotiriou, Guide du Musée Byzantine D'Athènes, (Athens, 1955), No.130, pl.XXVI, p.32.

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