Mozes slaat water uit de rots 1660 - 1692

"Mozes slaat water uit de rots" (Moses Strikes Water from the Rock), an etching by Pietro Aquila, depicts the biblical story of Moses striking a rock to provide water for the Israelites. Created between 1660 and 1692, the detailed scene shows Moses with outstretched arm striking the rock, water cascading forth, and a multitude of figures eagerly collecting the life-giving liquid. The composition is dynamic, with figures arranged in a spiral pattern, and the dramatic lighting emphasizes the miraculous event. The artist's masterful use of line and detail brings this pivotal biblical narrative to life.