The Exposition of Moses
1624
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
1624
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
In this painting, a woman in a red robe kneels over a man, reaching out to a baby. The baby is being held by another man, who is sitting on the ground. In the background, there are trees and a blue sky with clouds. The woman's red robe stands out against the more subdued colors of the other figures. The man holding the baby is wearing a white cloth around his waist, and the baby is naked. The painting is rich in detail and color, with a sense of movement and energy. You can learn more about the artist, Nicolas Poussin.
