Elijah Fed by the Angel
- Artist
- Tintoretto
- Date
- 1577 - 1578
- Style
- Mannerism
- Genre
- Religious painting
"Elijah Fed by the Angel" is a compelling religious painting by Tintoretto, an influential Italian artist of the late Renaissance. Executed on canvas using oil techniques, this artwork exemplifies Tintoretto's dynamic style and mastery of light and movement. The scene depicts the prophet Elijah being nourished by an angel, capturing a moment of divine intervention with energetic brushwork characteristic of Mannerism. This painting reflects Tintoretto's innovative approach to religious storytelling, combining spiritual intensity with a vigorous, expressive composition.
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