Mozes en de koperen slang 1720 - 1728

"Mozes en de koperen slang" is an etching by Cornelis Huyberts, dating from 1720-1728. The artwork depicts a biblical scene, the story of Moses and the brazen serpent, where Moses raises a serpent on a pole to heal the Israelites who were bitten by venomous snakes. Huyberts' engraving emphasizes the dramatic nature of the event, with a dynamic composition and use of light and shadow. The detail of the people looking towards the serpent on the pole, and the outstretched arms of the Israelites seeking healing, conveys the desperation and hope of the scene.