“The beseech That Moses might report to them his will And terror cease” is an artwork created by Gustave Doré, belonging to the Romanticism movement. The artwork, identified as a religious painting, is part of “The Holy Bible” series.
The artwork depicts a dramatic and awe-inspiring scene from the Bible, where Moses stands elevated upon a rocky mountain, holding aloft the stone tablets inscribed with the Commandments. The surrounding landscape is rendered in meticulous detail, presenting an expansive view of the rugged terrain and distant grouping of people, likely the Israelites. The sky is heavy with clouds, contributing to the overall atmosphere of divine significance and solemnity. Doré’s exceptional use of light and shadow emphasizes the sacred event, enhancing the spiritual and emotional impact of the scene.
