Moses und Aaron vor dem Pharao c. 1611

"Moses und Aaron vor dem Pharao" (c. 1611) by David Vinckboons depicts a scene from the biblical story of Moses and Aaron confronting Pharaoh. The drawing, held in the Städel Museum, shows the two brothers standing before a seated Pharaoh, who is surrounded by his guards and advisors. The scene unfolds in a courtyard, with an architectural backdrop and a tree on the right side. The detailed depiction of figures and their elaborate costumes provides a glimpse into the artist's keen observation of daily life. The presence of snakes at the bottom of the drawing alludes to the biblical plague of snakes sent by God to punish Pharaoh's refusal to let the Israelites go free. This artwork is a powerful example of the use of biblical narratives in art during the Baroque period.