The Gathering of Manna
1706
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1706
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This scene shows a chaotic crowd of people in a rocky landscape. Some are reaching up, others are kneeling or lying on the ground, while a few stand on a raised platform. The background has trees, distant buildings, and a dark, stormy sky. Everyone looks tense, with dramatic poses and expressions. One odd detail: the text at the bottom is in Latin, which was common for serious art back then. The title *The Gathering of Manna* hints at a biblical story, but the crowd’s panic isn’t calm—it’s more like a frenzy. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Gantrel carved fine lines into metal to make prints.
