The Crossing of the Red Sea 1583

Orazio Farinati's "The Crossing of the Red Sea" (1583) depicts the biblical story of the Israelites' escape from the Egyptians. The artist uses a dynamic composition to convey the chaos and excitement of the event, with figures and horses swirling and crashing into each other. The scene is filled with details, such as the crashing waves, the broken chariot wheels, and the panicked faces of the Egyptians, creating a vivid depiction of the miraculous crossing. This drawing, a masterful example of Farinati's skill and imagination, remains a powerful and captivating illustration of this pivotal biblical narrative.