The book of Exodus found in the Old Testament of the Bible records the journey made by the Israelite's to the promised land (Canaan).They start the journey under the leadership of Moses. As the people leave the land of Egypt where they were slaves for many years, there comes a point when they are faced with the Red Sea in front of them. They become faint of heart when they begin to think that there is no way to cross the big sea before them. ( this was before the time of bridges etc).
So the people begin to cry out because of their remorse. Moses who hears this loud wailing is broken at heart and speaks to God asking Him to lead them further.
God does answer Moses.
Moses is asked by God to strike the Red Sea with his walking stick. And the sea divides into two, opening a clear pathway for the Israelite s to walk on foot.
I know this story from a very young age.It has always interested me to see in my colour's eye what a wonderful scene the divided sea would have been.
While doing my knife painting series, I was tempted to paint out this scene. I chose not to paint the divided sea.Rather I drew the Red Sea at the beginning few seconds when the water was collected and an inner storm blew forth from within showing a violent sea that would soon be tamed.
Painting Details:
Date of creation :January 2014
Medium - Special Paper
Media - Acrylic done with knife
Size -17 inch (W) x 12 inch (H)
Sale Status : Available
Price : On request
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