Mozes slaat water uit de rots 1862

"Mozes slaat water uit de rots" (Moses Strikes Water from the Rock) is a lithograph by Alphonse Boilly from 1862, depicting the biblical story of Moses striking a rock to provide water for his thirsty followers. The lithograph, measuring 459 mm high and 658 mm wide, showcases a dramatic scene with Moses as the central figure, his arm raised towards a large rock. Surrounding him are numerous figures, including women, children, and animals, all in a state of desperation and anticipation. The work exemplifies the use of religious imagery in 19th-century art and highlights Boilly's skill in capturing both the emotional intensity and the narrative power of the biblical story.