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Figures The Promulgation of the Law in Mount Sinai
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The promulgation of the Law in Mount Sinai, as in Exodus 20:1,2,18-21: "And God spake all these words, saying, I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage... ...And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off. And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die. And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not. And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was."; illustration from the 1728 Figures de la Bible; illustrated by Gerard Hoet (1648–1733) and others, and published by P. de Hondt in The Hague; image courtesy Bizzell Bible Collection, University of Oklahoma Libraries
Hoet was born in 1648 in Zaltbommel, the Netherlands. He studied under the Dutch painter Cornelis Saftleven and later worked as an engraver for the Dutch publisher Jacobus van Meurs. Hoet became known for his historical and mythological paintings, as well as his portraits and landscapes. In 1704, Hoet was appointed director of the newly established Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague. He remained in this position until his death in 1733. During his time as director, Hoet was instrumental in promoting the Dutch Golden Age style of painting and encouraging young artists to develop their skills. Hoet's works can be found in many museums and collections around the world, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. His legacy as a painter and engraver continues to be celebrated today.
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