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The Ten Commandments

Oil on canvas
24 × 30 in (61.0 × 76.2 cm)

The Ten Commandments approaches the foundation of moral law through historical and spiritual symbolism. Turner drew on extensive study of the biblical accounts and their ancient settings, and the composition is built around order, permanence, and responsibility. The work avoids literalism and focuses on the enduring weight of the covenant itself.

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