Moisés elevando la serpiente de bronce (Números 21:5-9)
1568
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
1568
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
Moisés elevando la serpiente de bronce (Números 21:5-9) is a 1568 oil by Hans Speckaert, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting depicts a chaotic scene with multiple figures, some of whom are nude. In the foreground, a man is shown with a snake wrapped around his body, while another figure appears to be falling or being pulled down. The background features a crowd of people and trees, with a cloudy sky above. A closer look reveals that the artist has used a range of colors, including earth tones and blues, to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured quality. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, you might want to explore other works by Hans Speckaert.
Hans Speckaert (c. 1540 – c. 1577) was a Flemish Renaissance painter who was active in Italy. He is known for his portraits, history paintings and his many drawings. The artist was one of the earliest representatives of…
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