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Israelites Departing Egypt, 1576. Creators: Cherubino Alberti, Polidoro da Caravaggio
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Israelites Departing Egypt, 1576. Creators: Cherubino Alberti, Polidoro da Caravaggio
Israelites Departing Egypt, 1576
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1570s Alberti Cherubino Blazon Borghegiano Caravaggio Polidoro Da Cherubino Alberti Coat Of Arms Departing Departure Heraldic Heraldry Israel Israelite Israelites Jewish Judaism Polidoro Caldara Polidoro Da Caravaggio Shield Of Arms Zaccaria Mattia Mizraim
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a captivating masterpiece by the Borghese School artists Cherubino Alberti and Polidoro da Caravaggio, dates back to the 1570s. This evocative engraving, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), transports us back to the historic moment when the Israelites, led by Moses, embarked on their journey out of Egypt, leaving behind the land of Mizraim and the oppressive rule of Pharaoh. The image is rich in symbolism and detail. At the center, a determined Moses, with a staff in hand, leads the Israelites through the Red Sea, while the Pharaoh's soldiers and chariots pursue them relentlessly in the background. The Israelites, a mix of men, women, and children, display a range of emotions - fear, hope, and determination. Their departure is marked by a sense of urgency, as they carry their belongings, including shields adorned with heraldic arms, and hurry to escape the Egyptian pursuers. The black and white contrast of the engraving adds to its dramatic effect, with the stark white of the Israelites' garments and the dark, ominous backdrop of the Egyptian soldiers. The lettering at the bottom of the print reads "Polidoro Caldara, Inv. 1961.12.1," indicating its provenance from the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. This powerful image not only serves as a testament to the artistic prowess of Cherubino Alberti and Polidoro da Caravaggio but also as a reminder of the rich Jewish heritage and the significant role of religious art in the Renaissance period.
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