The artwork, created by Alexandre Cabanel in 1851, is titled “The Death of Moses”. This piece is an oil painting on canvas and belongs to the Academicism art movement. It is categorized as a religious painting and is housed at the Dahesh Museum of Art in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts a poignant and dramatic scene where Moses, seemingly in his final moments, is surrounded by a group of angels. The figures are arranged dynamically, with rich, flowing drapery and a classical composition typical of academicism. The vivid use of light and shadow highlights the spiritual and emotional intensity of the scene. An angel in a pink robe extends her arm towards Moses, symbolizing divine intervention and the transition between life and death. The divine figures and the ethereal quality of the scene evoke a sense of reverence and solemnity, capturing the profound significance of this biblical moment.
