Artwork
God Appearing to Moses
God Appearing to Moses is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jan Sadeler I. It dates from 1585 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
God Appearing to Moses is an engraving on laid paper created by Jan Sadeler I in 1585.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a bearded figure, likely Moses, kneeling on rocky terrain, with a youthful shepherd tending sheep in the background. A winged figure hovers near a tree to the right, suggesting a divine presence, while another figure crouches nearby with a staff. The Latin text at the bottom references a biblical narrative.
Technique & Style
The engraving features intricate lines that create shading and texture, lending a three-dimensional quality to the figures. The artist's use of fine detail and varied linework achieves a high level of realism.
Artist & collection
