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Moyses infantulus in Carecto ripae Nili a parentibus expositus (Baby Moses Placed in the Nile by his Parents)

Claudine Bouzonnet-Stella, after Nicolas Poussin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a pastoral scene with a river, trees, and a distant castle. The illustration shows figures engaged in different activities by the water's edge. On the left, a couple is seen reclining under a tree, with a basket and a jar nearby. In the foreground, a figure appears to be reaching into the water, with a small floating object in front. The landscape includes lush trees, rolling hills, and a castle structure with turrets and towers.

Artwork Details

Date
1672
Medium
etching and engraving printed on two sheets of laid paper
Dimensions
12962 × 9730 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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