Moses Saved from the Water
- Artist
- Raphael
- Date
- 1518 - 1519
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Palazzo Apostolico
"Moses Saved from the Water" is a masterful religious painting from the High renaissance period, depicting the biblical moment when baby Moses is rescued from the Nile by Pharaoh’s daughter. The artwork captures both the divine intervention and tender human emotion, showcasing the artist’s skill in composition and realistic detail. The scene is often rendered as a Fresco or oil painting, emphasizing luminance and depth. The image echoes themes associated with archangels like Raphael, traditionally linked with healing and divine messages, enhancing its spiritual and historical significance in Christian tradition.
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