Mozes en het brandende braambos c. 1650 - 1683

"Mozes en het brandende braambos" (Moses and the Burning Bush) is an etching created by De (II) Vernesson sometime between 1650 and 1683. The print depicts a scene from the Book of Exodus, where Moses is instructed by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. God appears to Moses in the form of a burning bush, with an angel assisting him in his descent. Moses kneels in awe and trepidation as he observes this divine event. The use of etching allows for intricate details in the depiction of the flames, foliage, and the figures, creating a sense of realism and dramatic tension. This engraving is an excellent example of Baroque art's emphasis on dramatic composition and emotional engagement with religious themes.