Gathering manna (Exodus 16:14-17)
1605
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1605
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting depicts a scene of people gathering manna, with a group of figures in the foreground and a landscape in the background. The figures are dressed in robes and are shown collecting small white objects from the ground. In the background, there are trees and hills, with a few buildings visible in the distance. The painting is done in oil paint and features a range of colors, including blues, greens, and browns. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, as if the figures are in the process of gathering the manna. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of artist Hendrick de Clerck.
