The Trials and Calling of Moses (detail 7) 1481-82

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"The Trials and Calling of Moses" is a fresco painted by the renowned Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli between 1481 and 1482. This work is one of a series of frescoes commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV for the walls of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, which depict events from the life of Moses and the life of Christ, illustrating the continuity between the Old Testament and the New Testament, and the legitimacy of the Papacy through this lineage.

Botticelli's fresco, which is the seventh detail in the series, captures multiple episodes from the biblical account of Moses' life, as described in the book of Exodus. The scenes include Moses killing the Egyptian, the finding of Moses by the Pharaoh's daughter, Moses's test as a shepherd by Jethro, and the burning bush where Moses is called by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

The artwork is notable for its narrative complexity and the elegance of its figures, characteristic of Botticelli's style. The composition is divided into several sections, each illustrating a different part of the story, and is read from right to left, contrary to the traditional Western reading direction. This choice reflects the way Hebrew, the language of the Old Testament, is read and may have been intended to give the viewer a sense of reading a sacred text.

Botticelli's use of color and his ability to convey emotion through the postures and expressions of his figures contribute to the dramatic impact of the fresco. The Trials and Calling of Moses is a significant example of Botticelli's work and of Quattrocento (15th-century Italian) art, demonstrating the artist's skill in creating complex compositions and his contribution to the development of fresco technique during the Renaissance.

The fresco has been studied extensively for its iconography, its place within the Sistine Chapel's overall program, and its reflection of the political and religious context of the time. As with other works in the chapel, Botticelli's fresco has been subject to conservation efforts to address issues of deterioration due to factors such as humidity, the chapel's use, and previous restoration attempts. Today, it remains an important piece for both its artistic merit and its historical significance within one of the most visited sites of the Vatican.

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