Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Moses and the Brazen Serpent
Peter Paul Rubens
A masterpiece of Baroque drama by Peter Paul Rubens, capturing a moment of divine healing with powerful movement and light.
The Brazen Serpent
Peter Paul Rubens
1638 · Oil Paint, Canvas
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.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1638, this powerful work by Peter Paul Rubens captures the moment Moses lifts a bronze serpent to heal the Israelites. The composition is a tour de force of Baroque energy, featuring twisted figures, dramatic lighting, and the artist's signature vibrant brushwork. This large-scale narrative painting showcases the height of Flemish Baroque art.
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