Artwork

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

Moyses infantulus in Carecto ripae Nili a parentibus expositus (Baby Moses Placed in the Nile by his Parents) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Claudine Bouzonnet-Stella. It dates from 1672 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: in plate, below image, at left: N. poussin pinxit ex musaeo Ant.ij Stella parisijs; in plate, below image, at center: Moyses infantulus in Carecto ripae Nili a parentibus expositus, exod. cap. 2; in plate, below image, at right: Claudia Stella Sculp. et excud. cum Privil. Regis 1672; in brown ink, in later hand, at bottom left: de la vente de M.r Regnault; verso: none
Markings: Marked:none

About this work

Overview

Moyses infantulus in Carecto ripae Nili a parentibus expositus (Baby Moses Placed in the Nile by his Parents) is a print created by Claudine Bouzonnet-Stella in 1672, combining etching and engraving techniques on two sheets of laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a scene from the biblical story of Moses, showing his parents placing him in a basket by the Nile River. The composition includes several figures and a cityscape in the background, conveying a narrative moment.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a high level of detail through fine lines, capturing textures such as fabric and water. The use of etching and engraving techniques allowed for a range of tonal values, giving the print a painterly quality.

History & Provenance

The print is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, indicating its significance and preservation over time.