Moses Drawing Water From the Rock

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911,

This is a drawing of a group of figures surrounding large urns with flowing liquid. The artwork features interactions between the figures and the urns, as they appear engaged in a communal activity. The scene is chaotic, with dynamic gestures and overlapping figures. The drawing is done in a style resembling Renaissance or Baroque styles, with dramatic poses and interactions. The sepia-toned colors enhance the historical feel of the scene.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1824–1911
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and black ink, with black wash and white gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
9.1 × 11.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a group of figures surrounding large urns with flowing liquid. The artwork features interactions between the figures and the urns, as they appear engaged in a communal activity. The scene is chaotic, with dynamic gestures and overlapping figures. The drawing is done in a style resembling Renaissance or Baroque styles, with dramatic poses and interactions. The sepia-toned colors enhance the historical feel of the scene.

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911