Moses Striking the Rock
1525
unspecified
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1525
unspecified
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
The painting depicts a scene of adoration, with a large group of people gathered around a central figure. The crowd is diverse, with men, women, and children all present, dressed in colorful robes and head coverings. In the foreground, a woman in a yellow robe sits on a rock, holding a lamb. To her left, a man in a red robe kneels, looking up at the central figure. The central figure stands on a rocky outcropping, surrounded by a halo of light. The background of the painting features a blue sky with white clouds, and a distant landscape with trees and hills. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Francesco Bacchiacca, who was known for his vivid depictions of religious scenes.
