Mozes en de koperen slang 1695 - 1742

"Mozes en de koperen slang" (Moses and the Brazen Serpent) is an etching created by Dutch artist François Roëttiers between 1695 and 1742. The artwork depicts a scene from the Old Testament, where Moses raises a serpent on a pole to heal the Israelites who were bitten by venomous snakes. Roëttiers captures the dramatic moment, with figures reaching toward the serpent in a desperate plea for salvation. The etching is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and measures 159 mm in height and 170 mm in width. This detailed and expressive work demonstrates Roëttiers' mastery of the etching technique and his ability to convey a powerful narrative.