The Hiding of Moses

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an allegorical scene involving ancient Egyptian elements. The image features a background with two large pyramids, a sphinx, and traditional Egyptian architecture. In the foreground, there are two figures, one reclined and another leaning over. Beside them, a small woven basket containing an infant floats on a body of water. The entire scene is rendered in a detailed and illustrative style, with the use of cross-hatching to convey texture and depth. The composition effectively combines elements of landscape and figural art, capturing a sense of narrative drama.