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Moses receiving the Ten Commandments
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Moses receiving the Ten Commandments
Moses receiving the Ten Commandments and the Israelites worshipping the golden calf. Date: 1493
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1493 Bibles Biblical Calf Commandments Israelites Moses Receiving Worshipping
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print, dated 1493, depicts a pivotal moment in biblical history: Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai. The Israelites, eagerly anticipating their leader's return, are shown below, worshipping a golden calf, an idol they formed out of fear and doubt. Moses, a prominent figure in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, is depicted as a humble and reverent leader, with an expression of awe and devotion as he receives the sacred tablets from the hands of God. The Ten Commandments, inscribed on the tablets, serve as the moral and ethical foundation of the Abrahamic faiths, outlining the fundamental principles of love, respect, and obedience. The contrast between Moses' divine encounter and the Israelites' misguided worship of the golden calf is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith, obedience, and the potential consequences of straying from the divine path. This image, created in the late medieval period, reflects the deep spiritual and moral values of the time, and continues to resonate with audiences today. The intricate details of the print, from the flowing robes of the figures to the intricate patterns of the mountain landscape, showcase the skill and artistry of the artist, transporting us back to a time when the divine and the human intersected in the most profound and transformative ways.
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