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oil paint
Passage through the Red Sea
Maarten Pepyn
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The Israelites Cross the Red Sea
Paul Troger
1700 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A stirring Baroque depiction of the biblical crossing of the Red Sea, characterized by dramatic lighting and dynamic movement.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This powerful oil painting by Paul Troger captures the epic intensity of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea. With masterful chiaroscuro and complex figure arrangements, Troger creates a sense of divine drama and movement typical of the 18th-century Baroque tradition, making it a commanding piece for historical and classical interiors.
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