Den mosaiske religion 1825

lithograph, print

pencil drawn

light pencil work

lithograph

ink paper printed

print

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

ink drawing experimentation

pencil work

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Den mosaiske Religion" (The Mosaic Religion), an 1825 etching by J.F. Clemens, depicts a woman, blindfolded, pointing to the Ten Commandments inscribed on stone tablets. The scene is symbolic of the Mosaic Law, a central tenet of Judaism, emphasizing adherence to divine rules and a commitment to faith. The artwork's detailed composition and masterful use of light and shadow highlight the solemnity of the subject matter.