Elysium purifying the corrupt Waters, Italian school of the 17th century Composition based on the biblical passage of the Old Testament, 2 Kings 19:22: "And the men of the city said to Elisha: Behold, the place where this city is located is good, as my lord sees; but the waters are and the land is barren." Then he said, "Bring me a new jar, and put salt in it." And they brought it to him. And going out to the springs of water, he poured the salt into it, and said, "Thus saith the Lord "I have healed these waters, and there shall be no more death or sickness in them. And the waters were healed to this day, according to the word that Elisha spoke." Oil on canvas. Measurements without frame: 133 x 97 cm. Measurements framed: 153 x 117 cm.

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