Exodus 3

The Burning Bush in Biblical Art

The burning bush gives artists a scene of holy fire, bare feet, and a shepherd interrupted by God.

Bible and Art Context

Schnorr's woodcuts concentrate calling, holiness, and divine fire into clear narrative lines suited for Bible teaching.

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Schnorr von Carolsfeld woodcut of Moses before the burning bush from Die Bibel in Bildern Blatt 047

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Burning Bush (Die Bibel in Bildern, Blatt 047)

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, 1860, Woodcut

Atlas/Scribe QA: Blatt 047 is the burning bush (sandals/staff). Prior primary 045 was Finding of Moses — consecutive plates are different scenes.

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Questions about Burning Bush in Art

Where is Burning Bush in the Bible?

The burning bush account is found in Exodus 3.

Why use Schnorr von Carolsfeld for this page?

Schnorr's Die Bibel in Bildern (1860) is a public-domain woodcut cycle widely used for clear narrative Bible illustration.

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