Contains nudity
oil paint
Jeroboam Sacrificing to the Idols
Jacques Ignatius de Roore
An intricate 18th-century oil painting depicting the dramatic biblical narrative of King Jeroboam at the altar.
Elijah's Sacrifice to Baal on Mount Carmel
Jacob Willemsz de Wet
1640 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic 17th-century narrative painting capturing a moment of biblical prophecy with rich tonal chiaroscuro.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm wood and umber notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Olive green, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted circa 1640 by Jacob Willemsz de Wet the Elder, this Dutch Golden Age work depicts the intense biblical scene of Elijah's sacrifice on Mount Carmel. The composition is defined by its somber, monochromatic palette and the dramatic use of light, typical of the Rembrandt school, which emphasizes the spiritual devotion of the kneeling figures.
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