The Waters of Marah
The Amalekites
5th
century, with
medieval and modern restorations
Mosaic
Santa
Maria Maggiore, Rome
In the upper register, God sweetens the waters of Marah. See Exodus
15:23-25 (cached). In
the lower register the Amalekites attack the Israelites. See Exodus
17:8 (cached).
This
is part of the
extensive series of Old Testament scenes portrayed in mosaics along the
two walls of the nave. Click here for
links to several of the others.
More of Moses
Photographed at the
site by Richard Stracke