Moses Striking the Rock
The Met
Artist: Abraham Bloemaert(Netherlandish, Gorinchem 1566–1651 Utrecht)
Date: 1596
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 31 3/8 x 42 1/2 in. (79.7 x 108 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of Mary V. T. Eberstadt, by exchange, 1972
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central woman dancing with a serpent, surrounded by many figures in a dark, rocky landscape
Detailed Description
The image shows a crowded scene set in a dark, rocky landscape under a dark sky. In the center, a fair-skinned woman with light brown hair, partially draped in white and red fabric, dances with her arms raised, holding a golden, serpent-like object above her head. Her left breast is exposed. To her left, a group of figures appears to be falling or in contorted postures. One man in the lower left foreground, with a white loincloth, is bent over, reaching towards a dark pot on the ground. Behind him, a brown cow's head is visible. Other figures around him are in various postures, some with arms raised. A man in a red robe stands further back, gesturing. To the right of the central dancer, more figures are scattered across the rocky terrain. Some are nude or partially clothed, appearing to dance or in dynamic postures. One figure in the lower right is seated, looking away from the central action. Further back on the right, a group of figures, some wearing hats, are gathered on a hillside. A small white goat is visible near the bottom right. The background features dark, craggy rocks and sparse green foliage, particularly on the left side. The overall lighting is dim, with dramatic contrasts between the figures and the dark environment. The composition is dynamic, with many figures in motion.
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