Lithograph, limited edition of 350 pieces, Arches velin paper, dimensions: 42 x 42 cm in light passe partout,, 55 x 48 cm in framed passe partout, individually numbered inpencill.d.: 15/350 and signed under thecomposition, facsimile of DALI signature p.d., publisher's dry stampCertified DALI, with crown l.d.
Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí-Spanishpainter, one of the most famoussurrealists. He is one of the more recognizable artists of the 20th century. Perceived sometimes as an extreme eccentric, heinventedhis ownsurrealistmethodcalled "paranoid-critical".
Salvador Dalí, known for his surrealist works full of symbolism andambiguity,created a paintingtitled"Michelangelo'sMoseson the tomb of Julius II in Rome,"alsoknown as "Moses-ray ofenergy." This painting is atributeto one of thegreatestartists of the Renaissance,Michelangelo, and hissculpture ofMoses,which adorns the tomb ofPopeJuliusII in Rome.
This painting was inspired byMichelangelo's sculptureofMoses,of whichDalíwas a great admirer.Michelangelocreatedthissculpture aspart ofa larger tomb project forPopeJulius II.Mosesis depicted with horns onhis head, the result ofamistranslationof the Bible, where "rays of energy"wastranslatedas "horns."ForDalí, the sculpturesymbolizednot onlygreatart, butalsodeepspiritual andreligioussymbolism. Dalí focuses on several symbolic elements in his painting: Moses'horns-horns are a symbol of divineenlightenmentand power, Dalí often explored religious and mythological motifs, whichcan be seen in his many works; composition and deformation- Dalí was a master at distortingrealitytoemphasize the psychological and emotionaldepth of the figures. In the case ofMoses,he couldmanipulate theform ofthe sculpturetogive it an additional symbolic dimension
Salvador Dalí was one of the most eccentric and recognizable artists of the 20th century. As a leading exponent of Surrealism, Dalísought to explore thesubconsciousand depictdreamsand hallucinations in his paintings. Dalí wasalso an accomplished technicianwhocould accuratelyreproduce the smallestdetails, oftenusing the techniques of the Renaissance masters, making his surreal visions even more realistic and convincing. Dalí was famous for his eccentric lifestyle,which hetransferred to hisworks. His paintingsoften combinedrealistic elements with fantastic and absurd motifs,creating a unique and inimitable effect.Dalíalsohadaremarkableability to combine traditional painting techniques with innovative ideas,allowinghim to experiment withform andcontent.
