Den mosaiske Religion 1825

"Den Mosaiske Religion" (The Mosaic Religion) is an 1825 engraving by Danish artist J.F. Clemens, depicting a blindfolded woman reaching towards the Ten Commandments. The artwork, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies the allegorical style popular in the 19th century. The woman, representing blind faith, gestures toward the stone tablets, highlighting the importance of religious law. The image emphasizes the central role of the Ten Commandments in Judaism. Clemens's work, created during his later years, demonstrates his enduring interest in religious themes and allegorical imagery.