Elijah Receiving Bread from the Widow of Zarephath by Giovanni Lanfranco. A dramatic Baroque painting depicting a woman in draped robes offering bread to a seated, bearded man in a rocky landscape while a young child looks on.

Elijah Receiving Bread from the Widow of Zarephath

Giovanni Lanfranco

1621 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful Baroque scene of charity and providence, rendered with dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.

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A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

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Library · Living Room · Study
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Reads best with enough surrounding space
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
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Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1621, Giovanni Lanfranco's work captures the biblical moment of Elijah receiving nourishment from the Widow of Zarephath. The composition is defined by its bold use of light and shadow, highlighting the expressive faces and rich, heavy drapery characteristic of the Italian Baroque period.

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