De aanbidding van de koperen slang 1737 - 1785

"De aanbidding van de koperen slang" is a pen and brown ink drawing by Giovanni Battista Cipriani, created between 1737 and 1785. The artwork depicts a scene from the Old Testament, where Moses raises a bronze serpent on a pole to heal the Israelites who were bitten by venomous snakes. The drawing features a dramatic composition with a multitude of figures gathered around the serpent, conveying the urgency and desperation of the situation. Cipriani's masterful use of line and shading captures the emotional intensity of the moment. This drawing, with its religious subject matter and dynamic composition, exemplifies the Neoclassical style that was popular in Europe during the 18th century.