{"product_id":"moses-striking-water-from-the-rock-nicolas-poussin","title":"Moses Striking Water from the Rock - Nicolas Poussin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic 1649 history painting by Nicolas Poussin, depicting the biblical miracle of Moses providing water to the Israelites in the desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicolas Poussin painted this work in 1649, during his mature period in Rome. The composition depicts the biblical narrative from Exodus, where Moses strikes a rock in the desert to provide water for the Israelites. Poussin organises the figures into distinct groups, creating a clear narrative flow that moves from the central act of the miracle to the reactions of the thirsty crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting demonstrates the artist's interest in classical order and rational structure. Moses stands to the left, his gesture directing the viewer's eye toward the source of the water. Surrounding him, the figures display a range of human emotions, from desperation to relief. Poussin uses a palette of earthy tones, punctuated by the primary colours of the garments, to ground the scene in a historical context. The lighting is carefully managed to define the musculature of the figures and the texture of the rocky environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of his contemporaries who favoured dramatic movement, Poussin maintains a sense of stillness and intellectual rigour. The figures are modelled on classical sculpture, reflecting his study of antiquity. The background features a dry, arid environment that contrasts with the life-giving water flowing at the base of the rock. This work is a prime example of the artist's ability to combine complex theological themes with a disciplined, classical aesthetic. It remains a study in how to balance narrative clarity with formal composition, a hallmark of his approach to history painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nicolas Poussin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58875797406031,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58875831877967,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58875831910735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58875831943503,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58875831976271,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Moses-Striking-Water-from-the-Rock_Poster_CompositorV1_1790275461944.jpg?v=1790276047","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/moses-striking-water-from-the-rock-nicolas-poussin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}