Artwork
Moses and the Burning Bush

Moses and the Burning Bush is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 16th Century. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Moses and the Burning Bush is a hand-colored woodcut on laid paper depicting a biblical scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a figure, likely Moses, standing before a burning bush, with a cityscape in the background. The scene includes additional figures and grazing animals, conveying a sense of serenity amidst the divine fire.
Technique & Style
The work is a woodcut, a technique characteristic of the Renaissance period, and has been hand-colored. The use of this medium and the composition reflect the artistic practices of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.



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