The Calling of Elisha by Jan Massijs, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Bible.Gallery
The Calling of Elisha is a oil on panel painting by Jan Massijs (1510–1575), created in c. 1572. Measuring 140 × 96 cm, it depicts the biblical scene from 1 Kings 19:19-21.
Artwork Description
The Calling of Elisha is a 1572 oil painting by Jan Massijs (also spelled Jan Matsys), a Flemish Renaissance artist known for his religious and genre scenes. The work, painted on panel and measuring 140 x 96 cm, depicts the biblical moment when the prophet Elijah calls Elisha to be his successor. The painting belongs to the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, where it is catalogued under accession number 5024.
Executed in the later years of Massijs’s career, the painting reflects his refined religious style, combining narrative clarity with visual drama. It aligns with Massijs's broader body of work that often blends religious themes with a nuanced depiction of human emotion and gesture.