Mozes met de tafelen der wet 1585

"Mozes met de tafelen der wet" (Moses with the Tablets of the Law) is an etching by Johann Sadeler I, a renowned printmaker from the late 16th century. The artwork depicts the biblical scene where Moses receives the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai, as described in Exodus. Sadeler's detailed and expressive style is evident in the composition, which features Moses standing majestically with the tablets, while the Israelites kneel below in awe and anticipation. This print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Sadeler's mastery of etching and his ability to convey a powerful religious narrative through intricate detail and subtle light and shadow.