Moses and Aaron before the Pharoah
1585
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1585
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a group of robed men gathered around two central figures. One sits on a throne holding a staff that turns into a snake, while the other stands beside him. The men look serious, some pointing or holding objects. A dog lies at the front, and a serpent coils near the throne’s steps. The background has arches and distant buildings. The scene comes from a biblical story where Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh. The snake-staff is a key symbol here. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed images like this with just lines.
