BRAZEN SERPENT. Israelites bitten by fiery serpents are saved when they look upon the brazen image of a serpent, set up on a pole by Moses (Numbers 21: 6-9). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dor
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BRAZEN SERPENT. Israelites bitten by fiery serpents are saved when they look upon the brazen image of a serpent, set up on a pole by Moses (Numbers 21: 6-9). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dor
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Brass Bronze Desert Dore Dying Gustave Illness Israelite Medicinal Miracle Moses Night Number Old Testament Poison Pole Save Serpent Wilderness
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This 19th-century wood engraving, after Gustave Doré, depicts the miraculous event of the Brazen Serpent as described in the Old Testament. In Numbers 21:6-9, we witness a scene of desperation and salvation unfolding in the wilderness. The Israelites find themselves plagued by fiery serpents, their venom causing illness and death. As despair spreads among them like wildfire, Moses intervenes with divine guidance. He erects a pole adorned with a brazen image of a serpent – an act that defies logic but holds immense power. In this print, we see weary men under the cover of nightfall seeking solace from their suffering. Their eyes fixate upon the bronze serpent suspended on high while its glow illuminates their faces with hope. The medicinal properties attributed to this symbol are nothing short of extraordinary. Gustave Doré's masterful engraving captures both anguish and awe within its intricate details. Each stroke brings life to this biblical tale that speaks not only of physical healing but also spiritual redemption. Through faith and obedience to God's commandment, these desperate souls find deliverance from certain demise. This momentous event serves as a reminder that miracles can manifest even in desolate places where all seems lost. As we gaze upon this historic artwork preserved by The Granger Collection, let us reflect on our own journeys through trials and tribulations – finding strength in unexpected sources when darkness threatens to consume us.
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