Ascension of Elijah, Juan de Valdés Leal, circa 1658
The work represents the moment when the prophet elijah was taken to heaven, according to the biblical story, in a chariot of fire. Object Type: painting. Date: circa 1658. Dimensions: height: 567 cm (18.6 ft); width: 508 cm (16.6 ft). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Iglesia del Carmen de Córdoba. Juan de Valdés Leal - Ascension of Elijah - WGA24216