Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Brazen Serpent
Peter Paul Rubens
A masterpiece of Baroque drama by Peter Paul Rubens, depicting the biblical scene of Moses and the Brazen Serpent with intense movement and rich color.
Moses and the Brazen Serpent
Peter Paul Rubens
1610 · Oil Paint, Panel
A masterpiece of Baroque drama by Peter Paul Rubens, capturing a moment of divine healing with powerful movement and light.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Created around 1610, this oil on panel work by Peter Paul Rubens exemplifies the dramatic intensity of the Flemish Baroque. The composition depicts Moses raising the brazen serpent to heal the Israelites, showcasing Rubens' signature muscular anatomy, rich color palette, and masterful handling of chiaroscuro to create a sense of urgent movement and spiritual power.
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