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The Israelites Crossing the Red Sea, 1623 (pen and black ink with washes in blue, grey and brown watercolours on paper)
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The Israelites Crossing the Red Sea, 1623 (pen and black ink with washes in blue, grey and brown watercolours on paper)
7308213 The Israelites Crossing the Red Sea, 1623 (pen and black ink with washes in blue, grey and brown watercolours on paper) by Bolswert, Schelte Adams (c.1586-1659); 10.5x16.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert (c. 1586-1659)
Anonymous German
pen and black ink with washes in blue, grey and brown watercolours, on laid paper, laid down on old mount with framing lines in pen and black ink and washes, partially in gold bodycolour
h x w: sheet 10.5 x 16.6 cm); © Ashmolean Museum
Media ID 28385922
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
Escape Escape Attempt Escapee Flee Fleeing Group Of Persons Miracle Miracles Miraculous Moses Red Sea Runaway 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Circa 1600 Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Inhabitant Poeple Seventeeth Century
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The Israelites Crossing the Red Sea
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is a captivating artwork that depicts a significant biblical event. Created in 1623 by Schelte Adams Bolswert, this pen and ink drawing with watercolor washes showcases the artist's skillful use of blue, grey, and brown tones to bring the scene to life. The composition captures the moment when Moses led his people through the parted waters of the Red Sea, escaping from their pursuers. The crowd of fleeing Israelites is depicted in intricate detail, conveying their desperation and determination to reach safety. The artist's attention to individual figures within the group adds depth and realism to this dramatic scene. The use of color further enhances the atmosphere of this miraculous event. The blue washes symbolize both the vastness of the sea and its divine intervention, while shades of grey and brown create contrast against which these vivid hues stand out. This small yet powerful print measures 10.5x16.6 cm and is housed at Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, UK. Its historical significance as an example of seventeenth-century art cannot be understated. "The Israelites Crossing the Red Sea" serves as a reminder not only of religious history but also as a testament to human resilience in times of adversity. It continues to captivate viewers with its masterful technique and timeless subject matter.
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