This is a drawing of a biblical scene featuring a group of people and a staff with a serpent. The scene depicts a dramatic moment where several figures are reacting with various expressions of fear or distress. In the foreground, people are depicted in flowing robes, some with outstretched arms, appearing to be in anguish or surprise. The central figure stands on a higher plane, prominently holding up a staff with a serpent coiled around it, leading the scene with a significant gesture. The background includes others standing and pointing, enhancing the narrative tension. The style is reminiscent of classical religious depictions, with detailed linework and shading contributing to the dynamic compositions and expressions.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- pen and brown ink, brush and brown ink, and brown wash, heightened with white, on prepared laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3011 × 3894 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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