Artwork
Moses Striking the Rock
Moses Striking the Rock is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Battista Franco. It dates from 1530 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Moses Striking the Rock is an etching by Battista Franco, created in 1530. The print depicts a biblical scene.
Subject & Meaning
The etching shows Moses striking a rock to bring forth water, surrounded by a group of people in a desert landscape with trees and hills in the background.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by detailed and realistic rendering, with intricate lines and shading that create depth and texture, conveying the emotions and actions of the figures.
Artist & collection
