Renaissance - Michelangelo - Moses Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it located?
A
Tomb of pope Julius 2, San Pietro in vincoli, Rome
2
Q
Who commissioned it?
A
Pope Julius 2
3
Q
When was it made?
A
1513 - 1515
4
Q
How big is it?
A
235cm tall
5
Q
What’s it made of?
A
White marble
6
Q
What is the subject matter?
A
Biblical
Old Testament story of “Moses and the Israelites”
Moses had two stone tablets with 10 commandments on them
Throws them to the ground in a fit of anger
7
Q
What is the composition?
A
Seated Right foot on ground Left foot lifted up Two tablets under right arm Left arm on his lap Right arm resting on chest Torso faces right, head faces left Rectangular composition Negative space under left arm
8
Q
How does he treat the human figure?
A
Sitting with pent up energy Wearing traditional antique attire Muscular Emotion of anger and rage Furrowed brow Beard looks like it’s flowing Two horns on his head Great detail in hands Contrapposto Unusually long torso Massive shoulders Commanding presence
9
Q
Why does he have horns?
A
Mistranslated Hebrew word that describes him as having rays of light coming from his head
10
Q
Why are the proportions incorrect?
A
Meant to be seen from below
