Moses
A powerful sculpture by Michelangelo, famed for its intricate carving and the intense gaze that suggests both wisdom and wrath.
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“Moses” is a marble sculpture that Michelangelo created for the tomb of Pope Julius II. Known for the iconic horns atop Moses’ head (attributed to a mistranslation of the Hebrew Bible), this piece exemplifies the artist’s superb anatomical precision and emotional expression. The tense musculature and dynamic drapery give Moses an air of authority, making it one of the most influential works of High Renaissance sculpture.