Finding of Moses by Tintoretto

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Artwork Information

TitleFinding of Moses
ArtistTintoretto
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions76.3 x 132 cm
Art MovementMannerism (Late Renaissance)
Current LocationMetropolitan Museum of Art (Met), New York City, NY, US

About Finding of Moses

The artwork, titled “Finding of Moses,” was painted by Tintoretto using oil on canvas. It is a religious painting from the Mannerism (Late Renaissance) art movement, measuring 76.3 x 132 cm. This painting is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, NY, US.

The painting “Finding of Moses” depicts the biblical story of the infant Moses being discovered by the Pharaoh’s daughter. In the foreground, two elegantly dressed women are shown near the baby Moses, who is nestled in a basket. One woman, presumably the Pharaoh’s daughter, gazes tenderly upon the child as she cradles him, signifying her immediate compassion and the pivotal moment of his discovery. The other woman is engaged actively, lifting the fabric from the basket, showcasing subtle details that add a dynamic narrative to the scene. The background is enriched with lush greenery and several figures, including attendants and figures by the river, blending into the pastoral landscape. The painting’s composition, marked by dramatic contrasts and elongated forms characteristic of Mannerism, draws the viewer’s attention to the emotional and divine nature of the event depicted.

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