The Finding of Moses

Bartolomeo Biscaino

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring a baby in a basket surrounded by women and reeds. The scene shows a baby lying in a small basket among tall grasses or reeds, possibly in a natural setting like a river or stream. Several women are present around the baby, some reaching toward the baby. The women are depicted in flowing garments, and the scene conveys a sense of movement and attention. The use of lines and shading adds texture and depth to the scene, highlighting the vegetation and the figures' expressions and actions.