Crossing of the Red Sea

Exodus 14:15-31; 15:1
Biagio di Antonio
(Florence 1439 – 1507)

On the left are pictured the triumphant Israelites who have successfully crossed the Red Sea on their flight out of Egypt while their pursuers, the Egyptians, are drowning in the turbulent waters.  In the background, Moses and Aaron are pictured before Pharaoh. the burning bush, and finally, when he lead the Jews out of Egypt.

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