Spanish school of the first half of the 19th century.

Spanish school of the first half of the 19th century.
"Moses with the tablets of the law".
Oil on canvas.
Period frame.
Measurements: 80 x 61 cm; 97 x 80 cm (frame).

The painting represents Moses in an oval frame, like a tondo, which reinforces the sensation of intimacy. His face, marked by a long gray beard and an imploring expression, is captured in contrasting light. He gazes upwards. In his right hand he holds firmly the Tablets of the Law, the attribute that identifies him as the great biblical legislator, recipient of the divine commandments on Mount Sinai. His white robe reinforces the image of spiritual authority and purity, standing out against the black background, which eliminates any distraction and emphasizes the monumentality of the figure.