The widow of Zarephath seeks assistance from the prophet Elijah; her son has fallen into a coma. Engraving, c. 17th century.

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20005i
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The nomadic prophet is pictured above the neat sixteenth century European town. To the right of the picture, a cross section of the widow's house is shown in which the prophet is doing his good work. Outside the house the widow is waiting, apparently weeping

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1 print : line engraving ; image 19.3 x 28.6 cm

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Tec ta Sareptanae divine propheta veas ti Thesbita, viduae dum furit atra fames. 3. Reg: 17 Bears number: 2

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Wellcome Collection 20005i

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