Arafed man with a long beard and a book in a desert

Moses is portrayed as a middle-aged to elderly man, with a long beard and gray hair. He wears a simple tunic and cloak, with a staff in one hand. In one of the most iconic representations, he holds the Tablets of the Law with the Ten Commandments engraved on them. The setting may include Mount Sinai and a desert environment, symbolizing his leadership during the crossing of the desert.