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This painting is one of a pair that depicts episodes from the Book of Exodus, which describes how Moses rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and accompanied them into the promised land of Canaan. Moses brings forth Water out of the Rock is based on Exodus 17: 1–7. It shows the Israelites near Rephidim – their colourful tents are in the background to the left. Moses had led them out of slavery in Egypt, but their desperation grew as their water supply diminished. Two women on the left seem to be quarrelling, while two elderly men threaten Moses. Tired of their complaints, Moses calls for God, who tells him to strike his rod against the rock at Horeb. Moses obeys, and water miraculously springs from the stone. In the right half of the picture, the Israelites drink from the gushing stream.
Title
Moses brings forth Water out of the Rock
Date
about 1500
Medium
Oil and egg on canvas, transferred from wood
Measurements
H 78.1 x W 137.8 cm
Accession number
NG4904
Acquisition method
Bequeathed by Sir Henry Bernhard Samuelson, Bt, in memory of his father, 1937
Work type
Painting
