• This painting refers to the biblical story, from the book of Numbers, in which Balaam, a prophet, foretells the coming of a powerful leader, or messiah, from the people of Israel.
  • The painting by Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin (1858) illustrates this prophetic moment, symbolizing hope and the rise of a new era for Israel.
Baalam Prophétise Qu’un Astre S’élèvera Du Milieu D’israël - Artvee
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