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Workshop of Hendrick van Balen — The Israelites in the desert with Moses striking the rock in the distance
Workshop of Hendrick van Balen

The Israelites in the desert with Moses striking the rock in the distance

The Workshop of Hendrick van Balen's The Israelites in the desert with Moses striking the rock in the distance is an oil painting on oak panel depicting a biblical narrative. The composition balances foreground figures with a distant dramatic scene, showcasing Baroque compositional principles. This Flemish work demonstrates the collaborative nature of early modern studio practice.

Medium
oil on oak panel

🔨 Auction Lot

Old Master & 19th Century Paintings

September 13, 2023

Estimate: $8,000$12,000

Lot 5

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Workshop of Hendrick van Balen, The Israelites in the desert with Moses striking the rock in the distance

The Workshop of Hendrick van Balen's The Israelites in the desert with Moses striking the rock in the distance is an oil painting on oak panel depicting a biblical narrative. The composition balances foreground figures with a distant dramatic scene, showcasing Baroque compositional principles. This Flemish work demonstrates the collaborative nature of early modern studio practice.

Medium
oil on oak panel
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Golden Tones, Desert Scene, Baroque, Landscape, Religious, Biblical, Detailed, Oil On Panel, Narrative, Flemish