Moses Drawing Water from the Rock (1575 – 1577) by Tintoretto

Moses Drawing Water from the Rock - Tintoretto - 1575 - 1577

Artwork Information

TitleMoses Drawing Water from the Rock
ArtistTintoretto
Date1575 - 1577
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions550 x 520 cm
Art MovementMannerism (Late Renaissance)

About Moses Drawing Water from the Rock

The artwork titled “Moses Drawing Water from the Rock” is a painting by Tintoretto, created between 1575 and 1577. Rendered in oil on canvas, this religious painting belongs to the Mannerism (Late Renaissance) art movement and measures 550 by 520 centimeters.

In the artwork, Tintoretto masterfully depicts the biblical scene in which Moses miraculously draws water from a rock to quench the thirst of the Israelites. The composition exudes dynamic energy and a sense of dramatic intensity, characteristic of Mannerism. At the center, Moses is portrayed in vibrant, flowing robes, accentuating his authoritative figure as he gestures towards the rock from which water is gushing forth. Surrounding Moses, a crowd of desperate onlookers scrambles to collect the precious water in various vessels. The expressions of the figures convey a mix of desperation, relief, and gratitude. The background is dramatic, with stormy skies and swirling clouds, enhancing the tension and miraculous nature of the event. Tintoretto’s use of light and shadow masterfully highlights the central action, drawing the viewer’s eye towards the divine act of miracle at the heart of the composition.

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