1671
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Moses and the Daughters of Jethro is a 1671 oil by Ciro Ferri, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting shows a scene of people and animals gathered around a well. There are several women, some of whom are leaning over the well, while others are standing or sitting nearby. A man is shown in the foreground, holding a staff and appearing to be in motion. In the background, there are trees and hills visible. The painting features a variety of colors, including blues, greens, and browns, which are used to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Ciro Ferri (1634 – 13 September 1689) was an Italian Baroque sculptor and painter, the chief pupil and successor of Pietro da Cortona.
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