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Pharaoh’s Daughter Finding Moses, by Adriaen Collaert, ink, 1584

Pharaoh’s Daughter Finding Moses

Adriaen Collaert

1584

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Pharaoh’s Daughter Finding Moses is a 1584 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Adriaen Collaert
When & what style?
1584 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

In the image, a scene unfolds with a woman in the foreground, accompanied by a child, and a figure in the background. The woman is shown in a landscape with a body of water and a building in the distance. The scene is rendered in a detailed style, with intricate lines and shading. A closer look reveals the woman's facial expression and the child's pose, adding depth to the scene. The background features a building and trees, which provide context to the scene. This painting is a great example of the Renaissance style, and you can learn more about this movement by exploring the works of artists like Collaert, Adriaen.

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