Balaam and the Ass, as in Numbers 1900

James Tissot’s *Balaam and the Ass, as in Numbers* (1900) depicts a moment from the Book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The artwork portrays the prophet Balaam, riding a donkey, when an angel appears before him and stops the donkey. The angel is depicted as a figure with wings, wielding a sword. This scene demonstrates the divine intervention in Balaam's journey and his encounter with the angel. The artwork is a realistic representation of the biblical story and utilizes a detailed style reminiscent of Tissot’s other works.