Moses prays for water

Image
Description
A photograph of the painting, "Moses Striking the Rock," by B.E. Murillo, that hung in the Hospital de la Caridad, Seville, Spain. Moses praying for water for his people and water pouring forth from the mountain behind the crowd. Aaron stands behind Moses wearing a tall hat. One boy is on a horse with jugs to be filled. A dog also drinks from the spring. The people are gathered, sharing water jug to jug. A camel is looking up to the mountain. A camel caravan is in the background. Written in script in the margin below the photograph, "Caridad de Sevilla. Las agüas de Moises. B.E. Murillo."
Note
No date; possibly 1890sDigitizing agency: University of Missouri—Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Type
Extent
1 photograph : black and white print ; 15 x 28 cm
Rights Note
Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.
To request permission, please email LaBudde Special Collections.
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Source
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Unit
LaBudde Special Collections