Het offer van Mozes 1743 - 1803

"Het offer van Mozes" (The Sacrifice of Moses), a 1743-1803 engraving by Giovanni Volpato (1732-1803), depicts the biblical scene of Moses offering a sacrifice to God. The scene takes place outdoors, with a mountainous landscape in the background. In the foreground, Moses stands on a hill, raising his hands towards heaven. He is surrounded by a group of people, including his wife, Zipporah, and their two sons, Gershom and Eliezer. The image conveys a sense of reverence and piety, reflecting the significance of the biblical story and its importance to religious belief. The print is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, measuring 430 mm in height and 524 mm in width. "Het offer van Mozes" is a great example of 18th-century art, highlighting the importance of religious themes in the period.