1670
oil
canvas
From the collection of Mauritshuis
Moses and Pharaoh’s Crown is a 1670 oil by Jan Steen, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Mauritshuis.
In the painting, a man sits on a throne, wearing a white robe and a blue cape. He holds a scepter in his right hand. A woman kneels beside him, holding a child. The room is filled with people, some standing and others kneeling. The atmosphere appears tense, with some individuals looking worried or upset. The scene is set in a grand, ornate room with arches and a high ceiling. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, blue, and gold dominating the palette. The overall mood is one of drama and intensity. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The contrast between light and dark adds to the dramatic effect, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures.
Jan Havickszoon Steen was a Dutch Golden Age painter, one of the leading genre painters of the 17th century.
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