Moses Striking the Rock

Master IV after Francesco Primaticcio

Associated Names
Master IV

Artist, French, active c. 1544

Francesco Primaticcio

Artist After, Italian, 1504 - 1570

The image is viewed from a slightly elevated angle. A group of people interact with each other in a forested area. Tall palms stand out in the center. The etching shows details such as the land's contours, clothing folds, and facial expressions. The color palette is dark brown tones on off-white. People and camels are gathered close by, with some resting and others gesturing. Smaller figures in the distance imply depth. The image depicts a historical scene with intricate detailing and a complex composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.6 x 41.4 cm (10 1/2 x 16 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1973.34.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Passavant, no. 11

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1860

  • Passavant, Johann David. Le peintre-graveur, contenant l'histoire de la gravure sur bois, sur metalet au buring jusque vers la fin du XVI siecle .... 6 vols. Leipzig: Rudolph Weigel, 1860-1864.

Wikidata ID

Q65575069

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