Artwork
Die Auffindung Moses
Die Auffindung Moses is an unspecified painting by the Barbizon school artist Alessandro Gherardini. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Die Auffindung Moses is a 1696 painting by Alessandro Gherardini, an Italian Baroque artist from Florence. It is a religious work, part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene, showing five figures in a wooded area. A woman lies on the ground, while others assist or observe her. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a distant town, with a woman holding a basket of fruit.
Technique & Style
Gherardini's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, with strong contrasts between light and dark. The soft light filtering through the leaves adds depth to the scene, highlighting the figures and their actions.
History & Provenance
Gherardini trained under Alessandro Rosi and worked in a competitive Florentine art scene, alongside artists like Anton Domenico Gabbiani. The painting is now held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alessandro Gherardini (16 November 1655 – 1726) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period, active mainly in Florence.
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