Moses and Aaron before the Pharaoh

Johan Wierix, after Maarten van Cleef

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a court scene with a king, advisors, and onlookers. The image shows a throne with the king seated on it, surrounded by figures engaged in conversation. In the foreground, there is a dog on a checkered floor and a serpent coiled on the ground. The background features ornate columns and structures. The engraving technique highlights the texture of clothing and expressions of the figures, emphasizing the drama in the scene.