Mozes met de stenen tafelen der wet c. 1555 - 1600

This print, made by an anonymous artist, presents the figure of Moses carrying the tablets within a vast landscape rendered in delicate lines. The composition is dominated by a series of jagged rocks and a winding path that leads the eye through the scene, creating a dramatic sense of depth. The artist uses line and texture to differentiate between the rough terrain and softer, more atmospheric elements. This contrast emphasizes the precariousness of Moses' journey. The presence of God above, emerging from the clouds, acts as a divine vantage point, which both oversees the scene and suggests a moral framework. Here, landscape is not merely a backdrop but a stage upon which the drama of divine law and human frailty unfolds. The formal structure of the artwork thus reflects a larger philosophical concern about the relationship between humanity, nature, and the divine.