Figure Studies
Moses Smashing the Tablets of the Law
Rembrandt
Rembrandt’s 1659 masterpiece captures a moment of intense biblical drama through his signature use of light and shadow.
Moses Breaking the Tablets of the Law
Guido Reni
1624 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful Baroque depiction of Moses in a moment of dramatic intensity by Italian master Guido Reni.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1624, this masterpiece by Guido Reni captures Moses in a state of righteous anger as he prepares to break the stone tablets. The work is characterized by its dynamic composition, the striking contrast between the vibrant red drapery and the stormy atmosphere, and the expressive, weathered features of the biblical figure.
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