Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath

Jan Symonsz. Pynas, 1608 - 1612

The prophet Elijah asked the widow of Zarephath, who was gathering sticks with her son, for water and bread. Despite being poorly off, she invited Elijah to be a guest in her home. This Bible story from the First Book of Kings was a favourite of Jan and his brother Jacob Pynas. They painted and drew it multiple times.

  • Artwork typedrawing
  • Object numberRP-T-1960-49
  • Dimensionsheight 172 mm x width 165 mm
  • Physical characteristicspen in bruine inkt, over een schets in zwart krijt