Who painted Joshua and the Israelites before the Walls of Jericho?

Joshua and the Israelites before the Walls of Jericho was painted by Christoph Murer in 1600.

Where can I see Joshua and the Israelites before the Walls of Jericho?

Joshua and the Israelites before the Walls of Jericho is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Joshua and the Israelites before the Walls of Jericho?

Joshua and the Israelites before the Walls of Jericho is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Joshua and the Israelites before the Walls of Jericho

Christoph Murer , 1600

Joshua and the Israelites before the Walls of Jericho is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Christoph Murer. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Joshua and the Israelites before the Walls of Jericho is a drawing by Christoph Murer, created around 1600. It is executed in pen and black ink and gray wash on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a biblical scene, with three figures in the foreground carrying a heavy wooden chest, possibly the Ark of the Covenant, while a chaotic battle rages behind them near a crumbling city wall, likely representing the siege of Jericho.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by loose, sketchy lines and shading, conveying a sense of urgency and chaos. The artist's use of quick, rough marks and layered lines creates a dynamic, unfinished quality.