Moses Closing the Red Sea

Moses Closing the Red Sea

Augustin Hirschvogel

1548

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a dramatic scene of Moses closing the Red Sea, with a large group of people in the background. The scene is set against a rocky landscape, with the sea waves crashing against the shore. In the foreground, a figure of Moses is shown, holding a staff and looking out at the sea. The painting is done in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate lines and textures that give the scene a sense of depth and dimension. The use of light and shadow adds to the dramatic effect, with the sun shining down on the scene and casting long shadows across the ground. This painting is an example of Renaissance art, which often featured detailed and realistic depictions of biblical scenes. To learn more about this style and its artists, look up the Renaissance movement.

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