Moses Delivering God's Commandments to the Israelites

Jan Swart van Groningen

Associated Names
Jan Swart van Groningen

Artist, Dutch, c. 1500 - 1553 or after

The image depicts a group of figures in an outdoor setting with mountains and trees in the background. The central figure, whose legs and feet are visible, is standing and holding two large tablets. This person is facing other individuals to whom they are showing the tablets. This central figure has hair, a beard, and is wearing a long robe with intricate patterns. Surrounding this person are several other figures, most of whom are shown from the waist or knees up. One of the figures wears a turban, while others seem to be wearing different types of headgear. Their clothing includes draped garments, some with decorative details. Some individuals have beards, while others have simpler hairstyles. They are portrayed in a variety of poses, as if engaged in conversation or reacting to the central figure. The background features a landscape of hills and mountains, with a dome structure at the far end. Clouds are visible in the sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink and brown wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.9 x 20 cm (10 3/16 x 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.9.1


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1989

  • Sotheby's, Old Master Drawings, New York: 1/13-14/1989, no.158.

Inscriptions

upper right in black ink: (Greek inscription for "God"); by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: DTITBCAHM

Wikidata ID

Q64580768

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