The Finding of Moses
1688
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1688
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a group of people gathered around a baby in a basket. The baby is being held by a woman, and another woman is kneeling beside her. In the background, there are trees and a body of water with a sailboat. The scene is depicted in a detailed and realistic style, with the figures and surroundings rendered in precise lines and shading. The use of pen, ink, and gouache gives the painting a sense of depth and texture. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.