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Poem
October 17, 1815
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A sonnet translated by Roscoe describing Michelangelo's statue of Moses on Julius II's tomb, evoking the biblical prophet's majestic appearance and divine radiance.
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SONNET.
On beholding the statue of Moses, by MICHAEL
ANGELO--on the tomb of Julius II.-- Translated
by ROSCOE.
And who is he, that shaped in sculptured stone,
Sits giant-like? stern monument of art
Unparalleled, whilst language seems to start
From his prompt lips, and we his precepts own?
'Tis Moses, by his beard's thick honours known,
And the twin-beams that from his temples dart;
'Tis Moses seated on the Mount apart,
Whilst yet the Godhead o'er his features shone--
Such once he looked, when ocean's sounding wave
Suspended hung, and such amidst the storm,
When o'er his foes the refluent waters roared;
An idol calf his followers did engrave;
But had they raised this awe-commanding form
Then had they with less guilt their work adored.
SONNET.
On beholding the statue of Moses, by MICHAEL
ANGELO--on the tomb of Julius II.-- Translated
by ROSCOE.
And who is he, that shaped in sculptured stone,
Sits giant-like? stern monument of art
Unparalleled, whilst language seems to start
From his prompt lips, and we his precepts own?
'Tis Moses, by his beard's thick honours known,
And the twin-beams that from his temples dart;
'Tis Moses seated on the Mount apart,
Whilst yet the Godhead o'er his features shone--
Such once he looked, when ocean's sounding wave
Suspended hung, and such amidst the storm,
When o'er his foes the refluent waters roared;
An idol calf his followers did engrave;
But had they raised this awe-commanding form
Then had they with less guilt their work adored.
What sub-type of article is it?
Sonnet
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Sonnet Moses
Michelangelo Statue
Julius Ii Tomb
Roscoe Translation
Biblical Figure
What entities or persons were involved?
Translated By Roscoe
Poem Details
Title
On Beholding The Statue Of Moses, By Michael Angelo On The Tomb Of Julius Ii.
Author
Translated By Roscoe
Subject
On Beholding The Statue Of Moses, By Michael Angelo On The Tomb Of Julius Ii.
Key Lines
'Tis Moses, By His Beard's Thick Honours Known,
And The Twin Beams That From His Temples Dart;
Such Once He Looked, When Ocean's Sounding Wave
Suspended Hung, And Such Amidst The Storm,