Vintage Needlepoint Embroidery of Moses at Mt.Sinai.

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This is a vintage framed needlepoint artwork depicting Moses holding the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
The piece is a … Read more This is a vintage framed needlepoint artwork depicting Moses holding the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
The piece is a form of canvas work made with slanted stitches on a stiff mesh canvas.
Similar works often use a design printed directly onto the canvas for the stitcher to follow.
The artwork is contained within an ornate gold-colored frame.
The scene shows Moses with the stone tablets, with lightning and a dramatic sky in the background.

The framed artwork is a vintage needlepoint or cross-stitch piece depicting the biblical figure Moses holding the Ten Commandments tablets. This specific design is a known motif in religious needlework patterns.
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Subject: The needlepoint shows Moses on Mount Sinai, a scene from the Bible when he receives the law from God. Lightning flashes in the background. The text on the tablets appears to be Hebrew characters.
Medium: It is a handcrafted textile art piece, often created using wool or cotton thread on a canvas or Aida fabric.
Style/Era: Similar items are often described as vintage Judaica or Christian art, typically found in mid-to-late 20th-century styles.
Framing: The piece is housed in an ornate gilt wood or gold-tone frame.
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