Moses Striking the Rock 1596 Abraham Bloemaert Netherlandish Extended, contorted, and preternaturally muscled bodies are a hallmark of Bloemaerts style, which art historians refer to as Mannerism. In the middle ground at left, nearly hidden in shadow, Moses strikes a rock to provide water for the Israelites during their flight from Egypt. But other figures such as the monumental bare-breasted woman with a water pitcher on her back overshadow the ostensible subject, revealing the painters priority to be the depiction of a variety of idealized bodies inspired by a dialogue with contemporary Italian art.. Moses Striking the Rock 435680
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