The Finding of Moses

About this work

This etching shows a dramatic scene with three figures in a wild landscape. A woman in flowing robes kneels by a riverbank, holding a baby wrapped in cloth. Behind her, a man in a hat leans over, reaching toward her. Tall reeds and rocky ground fill the background, with swirling clouds above. The baby’s basket floats nearby, half-hidden in the water—this is the moment Moses is found. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and emotion, even in black and white. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Biscaino carved these detailed images.