Heilige Mozes van Libië after 1636
frederickbloemaert
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen illustration
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pen sketch
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
This etching, "Heilige Mozes van Libië" by Frederick Bloemaert, depicts the biblical figure of Saint Moses of Libya. The composition shows Moses in a simple rural setting, digging a grave with a shovel, while a hut and a cross appear in the background. The inclusion of the rosary at the bottom left suggests the sanctity of this hermit's life. This print was likely part of a series depicting the lives of saints and reflects the popularity of such themes in art during the 17th century.
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