Finding of Moses
- Artist
- Orazio Gentileschi
- Date
- 1633
- Style
- Mannerism
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Museo del Prado
"Finding of Moses" by Orazio Lomi Gentileschi is a captivating religious painting that depicts the biblical moment when Pharaoh's daughter discovers the infant Moses. Created on a canvas using oil paints, the work showcases Gentileschi's characteristic Mannerist (late renaissance) style, marked by elongated figures and elegant compositions. Known for his skill in painting figures within decorative schemes, Gentileschi infused this artwork with both drama and grace, capturing the emotional significance of this pivotal biblical event.
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