Moses Seeing the Promised Land 1912

Christian Rohlfs' "Moses Seeing the Promised Land" (1912) is a powerful and evocative depiction of the biblical figure. The painting features a large, expressive figure of Moses, clothed in a vibrant red robe, with a long, white beard, standing before a distant landscape. The use of thick, bold strokes and dramatic contrasts of light and dark lend the scene a strong sense of emotion and a unique style representative of Rohlfs' Expressionist approach, emphasizing feeling over realistic representation. The background, likely intended to symbolize the Promised Land, is suggested through broad, sweeping brushstrokes of blue and brown, further emphasizing the emotional depth of the painting.