Elijah and the Widow
Instructions
The Elijah's stories have been an artistic subject for hundreds of years. Take a look at some of the artworks while you think about the story. The high quality photos may take a moment to load.
Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld - Elijah Revives the Son of the Widow of Zarephath
Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, black ink, 1842.
Discussion Questions
Who are the people in this drawing? Where are we in the story?
What is Elijah doing? Where is Elijah looking?
What is the mother doing?
Louis Hersent - Elijah Resuscitating the Son of the Widow of Zeraphath
Louis Hersent, painting, unknown date 1777-1860
Discussion Questions
Who are the people in the drawing? Where are we in the story?
Why is there light coming through the picture? What is the light?