Liber Veritatis: No. 47, A River Scene with the Finding of Moses
1774
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1774
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a quiet riverside scene with people scattered around. A woman in a long dress stands near a tall tower, while others sit or lie on rocks under trees. A man sleeps by a sheep, and a dog walks nearby. In the distance, a bridge crosses the water, and palm trees line the shore. The title says this is about the "Finding of Moses," but the image is calm, not dramatic. The artist used shading to create depth, making some areas look dark and others light. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this shading technique works.
