About the creation

Nathan ben Abraham Speyer Haggadah (Ms. 8°2340, p. 12): Moses receives the Tablets

Artist name: Unknown artist

The Israelites stand amidst the tents of their camp at the foot of Mount Sinai. Part way up the mountain, two figures dressed in white (representing Aaron and his sons) stand behind a fence. Above, Moses rises from Mt. Sinai and approaches the sun, holding the Tablets of the Covenant.

Source: Exodus 19: 24; 31:18

Technique: Color illustration

Location: The National Library of Israel, Jerusalem

Date: 1768