Moses and the Burning Bush (recto) and The Infant Moses Put into the River (verso) from Neue künstliche Figuren biblischer Historien, plate 55 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century c. 1578 - 1937

This woodcut, created by Tobias Stimmer in the late 16th century, depicts two scenes from the Old Testament. The recto side shows the biblical story of Moses encountering the burning bush, where God calls him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. The verso side shows the moment baby Moses is placed in a basket and sent down the Nile River to escape the wrath of Pharaoh. The intricate border surrounding the image adds to its decorative appeal and enhances the historical significance of this religious artwork. This work, now in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, is a great example of the fine printing techniques used in Renaissance Germany.