The Prophet Elijah's Dream

The Prophet Elijah's Dream is a painting created between 1650 and 1660 by Philippe de Champaigne. It is housed in the Musée de Tessé. The painting depicts an angel appearing to the sleeping prophet Elijah. The angel, with large wings and flowing pink drapery, gestures towards a distant landscape. Elijah lies asleep on a rocky outcrop, dressed in blue robes. The background features a pastoral landscape with trees, hills, and a clear sky. The overall style is Baroque, characterized by dramatic lighting and emotional intensity. The exact dimensions in meters are not provided in the metadata.