Moses Destroys the Tables

Edward Armitage

Circa 1863, but not published until 1880–81

Proof wood engraving cut by the Dalziel Brothers, printed on India paper

8½ x 7 inches

Plate 36. An illustration representing the scene in Exodus 32:19 when Moses destroys the first set of commandments in angry response to the Israelites’ worshipping of a golden calf. [Commentary continues below.]

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