Moses Receiving the Tablets of the Law 18th Century Engraving

Description

Moses receiving the Tablets of the Law in an eighteenth-century burin engraving on laid paper. This small biblical print presents the subject in a dramatic composition combining expressive gesture with contrasting areas of light and shadow.

Moses appears beneath a cloud-filled sky illuminated by rays of light. His raised hand draws attention towards the heavenly revelation. The folds of his clothing and the surrounding shadows contribute to the solemn atmosphere of the scene.

The fine engraved lines give definition to the figure and drapery. Closely worked hatching creates darker passages while lighter areas bring out the central subject. These contrasts lend depth and intensity to the compact vertical composition.

Printed on laid paper with its characteristic laid and chain lines visible on the reverse, this engraving also offers an interest for collectors of works on paper. The sheet has been trimmed in the past.

The subject of Moses and the Tablets of the Law makes this print suitable for a collection devoted to biblical imagery, religious art or eighteenth-century engravings. Its small format lends itself to close viewing and careful framing.

Reference: 5403-1R791.
Subject: Moses receiving the Tablets of the Law.
Period: 18th century.
Technique: burin engraving.
Paper: laid paper.
Sheet dimensions: 13.8 × 8.9 cm.

Condition: good overall condition. The sheet has been trimmed in the past. The photographs form an integral part of the description.