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Moses Striking Water from the Rock
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Moses Striking Water from the Rock

Johann Sadeler (I) · 1585 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

The Israelites collect water in jugs and basins. In the background Moses strikes a rock with his staff, causing water to flow out. Below the scene a reference in Latin to the Biblical text in Exodus 17. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineMozes slaat water uit de rots. 1585. Johann Sadeler (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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