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Moses Saved from the Waters

Andrea di Leone

1657

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Allegory

Dominant colour

Moses Saved from the Waters is a 1657 oil by Andrea di Leone, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?: Andrea di Leone
When & what style?: 1657
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting depicts a dramatic scene of a baby being saved from the water. The baby is being pulled out by a woman, while another woman looks on in concern. In the background, there are trees and hills, with a few people standing around. The painting is done in oil paint, and the artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast. The use of light and shadow adds to the drama of the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Andrea di Leone.