Ezéchias fait abattre le serpent d’airain

作品描述

This painting by Louis-Joseph Le Lorrain depicts a scene from the biblical story of Hezekiah, who ordered the destruction of the bronze serpent Nehushtan. The artwork captures the moment of the serpent's destruction, symbolizing the rejection of idolatry. Created in 1739, it is an example of historical painting, reflecting the religious and cultural context of the time.