Israëlieten genezen van giftige slangebeten door naar bronzen slang van Mozes te kijken 1807 - 1855

"Israëlieten genezen van giftige slangebeten door naar bronzen slang van Mozes te kijken" (1807-1855) is a black and white etching by Johannes Alexander Rudolf Best, a Dutch artist who lived from 1797 to 1855. The artwork depicts a scene from the Book of Numbers in the Bible, where the Israelites are being punished by God with venomous snakes. Moses is shown raising a bronze serpent on a pole, and those who look upon it are healed. This piece reflects Best's interest in biblical narratives and his use of detailed engraving techniques. The work's composition, with its emphasis on the central figure of Moses and the crowd looking up towards him, creates a sense of awe and reverence.