Who created "Study for the figure of Moses"?

Study for the figure of Moses was created by Jacob de Wit in 1730–37.

When was "Study for the figure of Moses" created?

This artwork was created 1730–37.

What medium is "Study for the figure of Moses"?

Study for the figure of Moses is Point of brush and black ink with black and gray wash over red chalk.

Is "Study for the figure of Moses" in the public domain?

Yes, Study for the figure of Moses is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Study for the figure of Moses

Jacob de Wit

1730–37

Medium

Point of brush and black ink with black and gray wash over red chalk

Dimensions

7 11/16 x 5 15/16 in. (19.6 x 15.1 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Charles and Jessie Price Gift, 2002

Accession Number

2002.82

Tags

PortraitsMoses

Art Historical Context

In the heart of the Dutch Enlightenment, Jacob de Wit crafted this intricate *Study for the figure of Moses* between 1730 and 1737. A master of Late Baroque decoration, de Wit was renowned for his grand ceiling paintings and historical scenes adorning Amsterdam's civic buildings, like the Royal Palace. This preparatory drawing captures the prophetic intensity of the biblical Moses, likely intended for a larger altarpiece or fresco, blending classical grandeur with emerging Rococo fluidity. Executed on a modest scale—7 11/16 x 5 15/16 inches—the work showcases de Wit's virtuoso technique: red ...

About the Artist

Jacob de Wit · 1695–1754

Comment on works: Religious; Allegory; Bas-relief

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