Moses beschützt die Töchter Requels
1851
Medium
Öl auf Leinwand
Dimensions
118 x 190 cm
Classification
Gemälde
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
2437
Art Historical Context
In the grand tradition of 19th-century biblical painting, Carl Rahl's *Moses beschützt die Töchter Requels (Moses Protects the Daughters of Re), created in 1851, a pivotal moment from the Book of Exodus. Here, Moses heroically defends the daughters of the Midianite Reuel (also known as Jethro) from harassing shepherds at a well, foreshadowing his role as a leader and liberator. This oil-on-canvas, measuring an impressive 118 x 190 cm, unfolds on a panoramic scale ideal for immersive storytelling, drawing viewers into the ancient Near Eastern landscape. Rahl, a prominent Austrian artist active...