A late 19th Century illustration from the Book of Genesis concerning the Golden Calf, made by the idolatrous Israelites at Sinai, following their escape from slavery in Egypt. The calf is a symbol borrowed from the custom of the Egyptians, and made from melted down gold jewelry. It was destroyed at the command of Moses.

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Size: 4200px × 3750px
Location: Palestine, The Middle East
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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