Mozes en de koperen slang 1597

"Mozes en de koperen slang" is an etching by Francesco Villamena from 1597. It depicts the biblical story of the Israelites being bitten by venomous snakes and Moses raising a bronze serpent on a pole to heal them. The dynamic composition shows Moses in the foreground, raising the serpent as people look to it for salvation. The etching uses chiaroscuro to create a dramatic contrast of light and shadow, adding depth and emotion to the scene. The work demonstrates Villamena's mastery of etching, creating a detailed and expressive representation of this important biblical event.