1773
oil
canvas
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
Moses Striking the Rock is a 1773 oil by Januarius Zick, held at Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
This painting shows a dramatic scene of a man in a long robe, standing on a rock and raising his arm. He is surrounded by people who seem to be waiting for something to happen. The atmosphere is tense and expectant. The man's gesture is powerful, and the people around him are looking up at him with a mix of hope and anticipation. The scene is set against a dark background, which adds to the sense of drama and tension. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a strong contrast between light and dark, which adds to the emotional impact of the scene. The artist, Januarius Zick, was a master of this technique, and it is evident in this painting.
Johann Rasso Januarius Zick (6 February 1730 – 14 November 1797) was a German painter and architect. He is considered to be one of the main masters of the Late-Baroque.
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