Gebel Musa Collection

Moses descending from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law (Ten Commandments), 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Moses descending from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law (Ten Commandments), 1866. From The Bible (Exodus 5.35)

Worship of the Golden Calf, c.1530. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Worship of the Golden Calf, c.1530. Other Title(s): Triptych with the Adoration of the Golden Calf

Moses Breaketh The Tables, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833 / 34. Creator: John Martin
Moses Breaketh The Tables, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833/34

The Covenant, c. 1843. Creator: Unknown
The Covenant, c. 1843

Moses Receiving the Tablets, 1548. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Moses Receiving the Tablets, 1548

Moses on Sinai (Le tables de Loi judaique), 1773. Creator: Simon Julien
Moses on Sinai (Le tables de Loi judaique), 1773

The Ras Sufsafeh (Mount Sinai), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Ras Sufsafeh (Mount Sinai), 1890. Mount Sinai in the Sinai desert of Egypt, one of the most important sacred places in the Jewish, Christian and Islamic religions

Christian at Mount Sinai, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Christian at Mount Sinai, c1910. Scene from " The Pilgrims Progress", by John Bunyan. Glass lantern slide produced by the Church Army Lantern Department which in 1905 had approximately 100

Mount Sinai - Acts vii 38, c1924. Creators: James Clark, Henry A Harper
Mount Sinai - Acts vii 38, c1924. Acts 7:38 He was in the assembly in the wilderness, with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai

Convent of St Catherine with Mount Horeb, February 19th 1839 (1849). The Greek Orthodox St Catherines Monastery stands at the foot of the mountain where, according to the Bible

Leviticus 1: 1-7: the Law of Offerings
Leviticus 1:1-7: the Law of Offerings. God dictating the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai. Facsimile copy of a 15th century manuscript of the German School

Exodus 34: 1-10: Moses receives the second tablets with the Ten Commandments. Artist
Exodus 34:1-10: Moses receives the second tablets with the Ten Commandments. Facsimile copy of a 15th century manuscript of the German School

Exodus 20: 1-5: Moses receiving the Ten Commandments
Exodus 20:1-5: Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. Facsimile copy of a 15th century manuscript of the German School

The Convent of St Catherine, Mount Sinai, Egypt, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

Moses receives the law, late 19th or early 20th century. Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai, as described in Exodus. Lantern slide

Mount Sinai, Egypt, c1870. Artist: W Dickens
Mount Sinai, Egypt, c1870. Mount Sinai, also known as Mount Horeb. Illustration from Sinai and Jerusalem; or Scenes from the Bible Lands by the Rev FW Holland, (London, c1870)

Mount Sinai: Jebel Musa as seen from Jebel Katharina, 1887. Artist: W Forrest
Mount Sinai: Jebel Musa as seen from Jebel Katharina, 1887. View of Mt Sinai in Egypt from Mt Catherine, at the foot of which is the Monastery of St Catherine

Languages: Moses receiving from God the tablets of the Law in Hebrew, 1512. Scene from the Bible (Exodus 34). The central group represents Greek

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"Gebel Musa: The Sacred Mountain of Moses and the Ten Commandments" Gebel Musa, also known as Mount Sinai, holds a significant place in religious history, and is here that Moses received the divine revelation of the Ten Commandments from God. This awe-inspiring event has been depicted by various artists throughout time. In Gustave Dore's 1866 artwork, we witness Moses descending from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law held high above his head. The intensity and grandeur of this moment are beautifully captured by Dore's intricate detailing. John Martin's 1833/34 illustration titled "Moses Breaketh The Tables" portrays an intense scene where Moses shatters the original tablets upon witnessing his people worshiping idols. This dramatic representation showcases both Moses' anger and his unwavering commitment to upholding God's commandments. Augustin Hirschvogel's 1548 piece, "Moses Receiving the Tablets, " offers a more serene depiction. Here, we see Moses humbly receiving the second set of tablets from a heavenly figure amidst a tranquil landscape. The artist emphasizes reverence and spiritual connection in this portrayal. Simon Julien's 1773 painting titled "Moses on Sinai" focuses on capturing the essence of divine enlightenment through its use of light and shadow. As rays illuminate Moses holding two stone tablets engraved with sacred laws, viewers can almost feel their own souls being touched by this profound encounter. Francis Frith takes us beyond artistic interpretations with his photograph titled "The Written Valley. " Taken around 1857, it provides us with a glimpse into Gebel Musa itself – its rugged beauty serving as a testament to nature's role in shaping our spiritual experiences. The significance extends beyond religious art; it is embedded in historical accounts too. In James Clark and Henry A Harper’s c1924 image called "Mount Sinai.