Mozes verandert zijn staf in een slang 1656 - 1706

Étienne Gantrel created this engraving titled "Moses Changes His Staff into a Snake." Here, the central image of the serpent carries a rich tapestry of meanings. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the snake symbolized chaos and primal power. Yet, in the story of Moses, it embodies divine authority and transformation. Consider the serpent's presence in other narratives – from the caduceus, a symbol of medicine and healing, to its role in the Garden of Eden as a tempter. This duality reveals the snake’s complex psychological weight: it embodies both primal fears and the potential for renewal. The transformation of Moses’ staff into a snake is not just a display of power, but a potent symbol of metamorphosis, a visual echo resonating across millennia. This symbol persists, evolving through cultural retellings, constantly being reinterpreted.