Moses receiving two stone tablets of the law from God. Engraving by N. Chaperon after Raphael.
- Raphael, 1483-1520.
- Date:
- [between 1649 and 1657]
- Reference:
- 2472462i
- Part of:
- Sacrae historiae acta a Raphael urbin. in Vaticanis xystis ad picturae miraculum expressa
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Angels in the clouds with God blow trumpets. In the distance behind Moses are the tents of the Jews, some of whom are sacrificing an ox
Publication/Creation
[Paris] (Via jacobea sub insigne spei) : Typis P. Mariette, [between 1649 and 1657]
Physical description
1 print : etching ; image 22.7 x 25.8 cm
Lettering
Dedit Dominus Moysi in monte Sinai duas tabulas testimonii lapideas scriptas digito Dei. Exod. XXXI. R.V. i. ; N.C. f.
References note
G.B. Pezzini, S. Massari, S.P. Valenti Rodinò, Raphael invenit, Roma: Edizioni Quasar, 1985, p. 88, Logge no. VI.34 and p. 422
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2472462i
Reproduction note
After: a painting by Raphael in the Logge of the Vatican
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores