Moses and the Brazen Serpent n.d.

"Moses and the Brazen Serpent" is a drawing by François Verdier, a French artist born in 1651 and who died in 1730. The drawing depicts the biblical story of Moses lifting a serpent on a pole, which is meant to heal the Israelites from venomous snake bites. The detailed drawing depicts a multitude of figures in a landscape setting. The drawing is part of the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago. This piece serves as an example of the artist's Baroque style of drawing, with a focus on dramatic composition and chiaroscuro.