De legers van Farao worden door de Rode Zee verzwolgen 1514 - 1549

This anonymous engraving, "The Armies of Pharaoh Engulfed by the Red Sea," unfolds as a series of panels, each a study in contrasting textures. Linear precision defines the figures and architectural details, set against the turbulent abstraction of the sea. The composition, compartmentalized yet continuous, prompts a semiotic reading of space and movement. Each panel operates as a sign, contributing to the narrative's unfolding drama. The artist employs a structured grid to contain the chaos of divine intervention, challenging fixed meanings of power and salvation. Consider how the meticulous lines build a sense of depth and turmoil. The formal restraint, paradoxically, amplifies the emotional intensity of the scene. This engraving invites us to contemplate how artistic structure serves not merely as form, but as a conduit for profound cultural and philosophical dialogue.