Moses Striking Water from the Rock is a 1651 oil by Jan Steen, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Moses, held at Städel Museum.
In this painting, a group of people are gathered around a rocky outcropping, with a figure at the top striking the rock with a staff. Water flows from the rock, and people are collecting it in various vessels. The scene is set in a natural, outdoor environment with rolling hills visible in the background. The painting features a range of colors, with earthy tones dominating the palette. The figures are depicted in various poses, with some kneeling or sitting to collect the water. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of activity and movement. The painting is held at the Städel Museum.
Jan Havickszoon Steen was a Dutch Golden Age painter, one of the leading genre painters of the 17th century.
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