Moses is saved from the waters of Nile by Pharaoh's daughter (Exodus II, 5 6)
- Artist
- Marc Chagall
- Date
- c.1956 ; France
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Religious painting
This painting depicts the biblical scene of Religious painting style, illustrating Moses being saved from the waters of the Nile by Pharaoh's daughter. The artwork’s naïve approach, characteristic of Naïve art (primitivism), emphasizes simple, heartfelt figures and vivid colors. Although traditionally rendered on paper, similar scenes have also been captured through etchings. The composition combines spiritual symbolism with a raw, unrefined aesthetic that invites viewers to reflect on innocence and divine intervention.
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