Moses Prevailing over Pharaoh 1425 - 1430
hafiziabru
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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tea stained
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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ink colored
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Moses Prevailing over Pharaoh" (1425-1430) is an illustration by the Persian artist Ḥāfiẓ-i Abrū. This miniature painting depicts a scene from the story of Moses, showing him commanding a serpent to attack Pharaoh's magicians. The scene is set in a palatial courtyard, with a bright red and gold striped wall. The composition features bold lines and vivid colors, typical of the Timurid style. This miniature is now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection.
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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago
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Moses overpowers Pharaoh with the aid of a dragon, a theme that is drawn from the Bible. The inclusion of the dragon reflects a Chinese influence.
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