Worship of the Golden Calf

This artwork depicts the biblical story of the Golden Calf. The scene shows the Israelites, newly freed from slavery in Egypt, worshiping a golden calf while Moses is away receiving the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. The foreground is filled with figures dancing and celebrating around the idol, while in the background, Moses descends from the mountain with the tablets, symbolizing the betrayal of the covenant between God and the Israelites.