The Hand of God 1898

"The Hand of God" is a bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin created in 1898. It depicts a powerful, fragmented hand reaching out towards a small figure trapped in a rock. The unfinished and rough-hewn quality of the sculpture reflects Rodin's interest in capturing the fleeting and imperfect nature of life. The work evokes themes of divine intervention, human struggle, and the power of nature. Rodin's sculptures, known for their raw and emotional intensity, often challenged the traditional academic style of art, and "The Hand of God" is a prime example.