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Moses made water gush from the rock

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli

1658

oil

canvas

From the collection of Louvre Museum

Early Baroque Italian Baroque Religious Moses

Dominant colour

Moses made water gush from the rock is a 1658 oil by Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Moses, held at Louvre Museum.

Who painted this?: Giovanni Francesco Romanelli
When & what style?: 1658 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?: Louvre Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene from the Bible, with a central figure in a blue robe holding a staff and reaching out to a rock. The rock is surrounded by people, some of whom are kneeling or reaching out towards it. In the background, there are hills and a blue sky with clouds. The painting is done in oil paint and features a range of colors, including blues, reds, and browns. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The painting is held at the Louvre Museum. For more information on the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Viterbo, 1610 – Viterbo, 9 November 1662) was a major Italian painter of the Baroque period, celebrated for his use of bright, vivid colors and also for his clarity of detail.

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