Moses and Aaron Changing the Rivers of Egypt to Blood by Bartholomeus Breenbergh. A biblical narrative scene featuring figures in the foreground amidst massive Roman ruins and a winding river under an expansive sky.

Moses and Aaron Changing the Rivers of Egypt to Blood

Bartholomeus Breenbergh

1631 · Oil Paint, Panel

An evocative 17th-century Dutch landscape capturing a dramatic biblical moment amidst classical architectural ruins.

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A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Living Room · Study
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Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
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Soft gray, Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Created in 1631 by Bartholomeus Breenbergh, this Dutch Golden Age masterpiece demonstrates the artist's mastery of the Italianate style. The work depicts the biblical plague of water turning to blood, cleverly integrated into a vast landscape dominated by soaring, moss-covered classical ruins that showcase refined brushwork and atmospheric depth.

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