Dirk Bouts – was one of the most important Dutch painters of the 15th century, a representative of the Flemish school .

One of the first Northern European painters to use linear perspective.
Among his most important works are:
Moses and the burning bush
Adoration of the Three Kings
Altar of the Eucharist
Triptych of the Crucifixion

Moses and the burning bush

This painting , which combines Gothic realism with deep religious symbolism, depicts the biblical scene from the Book of Exodus, where God reveals Himself to Moses in a burning bush. This is the moment of Moses’ calling to lead the Israelites out of Egypt
In the background of the painting, we see Moses removing his sandals, an act of respect to the sanctity of the place where God revealed Himself.
In the foreground, Moses kneels in front of a bush, from which the figure of Christ emerges. The bush is placed centrally , but does not dominate. The figure of Christ in a halo is typical of the symbolism of medieval iconography.
The scene symbolizes the presence of God and His holiness. The burning bush, which is not burned, is a metaphor for the divine presence and power, as well as a symbol of eternity and indestructibility. The painting was created between 1458 and 1464.