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The Finding of Moses

Giovanni Battista Gaulli, called Baciccio

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures gathered in a landscape scene by a river or body of water. The composition features an arrangement of figures in flowing garments, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a view of architectural structures and vegetation in the background. The drawing is detailed, with expressive lines and a subtle use of shading to imply depth and movement among the figures. The overall style and line work indicate it could be in the manner of a classical or renaissance-inspired artist.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1685/1690
Medium
pen and black ink with brush and gray wash and white gouache over traces of black chalk on brown laid paper
Dimensions
11423 × 7954 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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