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Moses striking water from the rock. Drawing by Raphael, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery, in Florence
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Moses striking water from the rock. Drawing by Raphael, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery, in Florence
Moses striking water from the rock. Drawing by Raphael, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery, in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery, Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1910-1914. Date of Artwork:1500-1520. Artist:Raffaello Sanzio (1483-1520), Raphael
Mannelli, Anchise & C.
MAA-F-000509-0000
Media ID 33186393
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Bible Old Testament Cane Geomorphological Moses People Primary Elements Rock Staffhigh Renaissance Story Of Moses Water Natural Elements And Phenomena Subject
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This print captures Raphael's exquisite drawing of "Moses striking water from the rock" with remarkable precision and detail. Housed in the esteemed Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, this artwork is a testament to both High Renaissance and Renaissance-Baroque styles. The image showcases Moses, an iconic biblical figure, standing before a towering rock formation. With his cane-like staff held high above his head, he strikes the rock forcefully, causing water to gush forth miraculously. This momentous event symbolizes Moses' ability to summon nature's elements through divine intervention. Raphael's masterful technique is evident in every stroke of this drawing. The play of light and shadow on the rugged surface of the rock highlights its geomorphological features while emphasizing its solidity and grandeur. The artist also pays meticulous attention to human anatomy, as seen in Moses' muscular physique and expressive face. As we delve into this artwork, we are transported back to Europe during the first millennium A. D. , where religious narratives like that of Moses held immense significance for society. Raphael expertly combines elements from both High Renaissance and Renaissance-Baroque periods, creating a harmonious blend that captivates viewers even today. Dating back to 1500-1520 when it was created by Raffaello Sanzio (commonly known as Raphael), this drawing has stood the test of time as a timeless masterpiece. Its presence within the Uffizi Gallery allows visitors to immerse themselves in art history while contemplating themes such as faith, power over nature, and humanity's relationship with divinity. This photograph was taken between 1910-1914 by Mannelli Anchise & C. , preserving not only Raphael's brilliance but also capturing a moment frozen in time for future generations to admire and appreciate.
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