Moses lader Det Røde Hav vende tilbage og Faraos hær oversvømmes 1815

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg's 1815 painting, "Moses lader Det Røde Hav vende tilbage og Faraos hær oversvømmes," depicts a dramatic moment from the biblical story of Exodus. The painting features Moses, standing on a clifftop with his staff raised, as he parts the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to escape Pharaoh's pursuing army. The artist's use of light and shadow, along with the dynamic composition, creates a sense of urgency and awe. The painting is a powerful example of the Romantic style, which emphasized emotion, drama, and the sublime. Eckersberg's skillful use of detail and realistic representation, typical of Neoclassicism, is also present in this work.