Who painted Moses saved from the waters?

Moses saved from the waters was painted by Jacopo Tintoretto in 1555.

Where can I see Moses saved from the waters?

Moses saved from the waters is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Moses saved from the waters?

Moses saved from the waters is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Moses saved from the waters

Jacopo Tintoretto , 1555

Moses saved from the waters is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Jacopo Tintoretto. It dates from 1555 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

Moses saved from the waters is a painting executed in oil paint by Tintoretto, a Venetian artist known for his energetic brushwork.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts four figures in a forest glade, surrounding a baby, likely representing the rescue of the infant Moses from the Nile River. The scene is populated by female figures, one of whom is crowned, suggesting a narrative drawn from biblical or mythological sources.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Tintoretto's characteristic use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark creating a sense of depth and drama. The figures are rendered with dynamic poses and expressive gestures, exemplifying the Mannerist style.

History & Provenance

Dated to around 1555, the painting is now held in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, reflecting its significance within the artist's oeuvre and the Venetian school.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacopo Tintoretto

Jacopo Robusti (late September or early October 1518 – 31 May 1594), best known as Tintoretto ( TIN-tə-RET-oh; Italian:; Venetian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school.