Cartouche with Moses Striking the Rock 18th century

This 18th-century anonymous drawing, “Cartouche with Moses Striking the Rock,” depicts a scene from the Old Testament story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt. The drawing is a cartouche, a decorative frame often used in architecture and design. This particular cartouche features Moses striking a rock to bring forth water for the Israelites. The ornate rococo-style frame surrounding the central scene adds a sense of grandeur and dynamism to the composition. This small-scale drawing would likely have been a preparatory study for a larger piece, demonstrating the artist's skill in composition and storytelling.