Elisha on His Death-Bed (II Kings 12:17)

Richard Westallbefore 1835

Details

Title: Elisha on His Death-Bed (II Kings 12:17)
Creator: Richard Westall, 1765–1836, British
Creator Lifespan: 1765/1836
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: male
Date Created: before 1835
Physical Dimensions: Sheet: 3 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches (8.3 x 13.3 cm) Contemporary drawn border: 5 1/8 x 7 1/8 inches (13 x 18.1 cm)
Subject Keywords: king (person), Old Testament, religious and mythological subject, Elisha tells Joash to shoot an arrow through the window towards Syria and predicts that Joash will be victorious, cape, sash, robe, curtains, bed, bow (weapon), arrow, illustration, archery, prophet, gesture, illness, crown, window, bedroom, priest
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Graphite on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

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