Moses casts his stick that transformed into a snake on the orders of the Lord, that referred to Aaron and Moses, when they had visited Pharaoh (Exodus, IV, 1-5, VII, 8-13)

Moses casts his stick that transformed into a snake on the orders of the Lord, that referred to Aaron and Moses, when they had visited Pharaoh (Exodus, IV, 1-5, VII, 8-13) by Marc Chagall
Artist
Marc Chagall
Date
c.1931 ; Paris , France
Style
Naïve art
Genre
Religious painting
This religious painting vividly depicts the biblical moment when Moses casts his stick, transformed by divine will into a serpent, in accordance with God's commands. The scene references Exodus, specifically the encounters with Pharaoh, as detailed in chapters IV and VII, involving Moses and Aaron. Rendered with a touch of Naïve art (primitivism), the artwork employs bold, simplified forms that evoke a sense of innocence and spirituality. The piece may be created as an etching on paper, emphasizing strong outlines and symbolic imagery central to the biblical story.

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