The Ancestors of Christ: Abiud, Eliakim
- Artist
- Michelangelo
- Date
- 1512
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Sistine Chapel
"The Ancestors of Christ: Abiud, Eliakim" is a significant religious painting depicting the genealogy of Jesus as provided in the book of Matthew. Here, Eliakim, the son of Abiud and the father of Azor, comes to the fore as a principal figure. This artwork portrays him as a direct descendant of the Davidic line which contributes to its religious significance. The portrayal of Abiud and Eliakim is executed in the characteristic High Renaissance style and techniques, with the use of fresco adding to its timelessness. The painting connects viewers with the biblical past, offering a visual interpretation of the ancestry of Christ.
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