About the creation

The Eight Beatitudes: The humility of Moses

Artist name: van Heemskerck Marten

On the left, Moses, horned and holding his staff, and the Cushite woman, gesture in response to the confrontation with Aaron, wearing the priestly miter and breastplate and holding a sensor and Miriam, standing behind him. To the right, Moses, Aaron and Miriam stand at the door of the Tent of Meeting, while within there is a glowing divine figure.  In the far background, seen between the main figures of Aaron and Cushite woman, are two scenes from the continuation of the story: below, Aaron begs Moses to spare Mriiam and above, Miriam is purified of her leprosy.

Source: Numbers 12

Technique: Engraving

Location: The British Museum, London

Date: 1566