Artwork
Idealized Roman landscape with the finding of Moses
Idealized Roman landscape with the finding of Moses is a paint painting by Francisque Millet. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Idealized Roman landscape with the finding of Moses is a 17th-century painting by Francisque Millet, a Flemish-French artist known for his Baroque landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the biblical scene of Moses being discovered among the reeds, set in a classical Roman landscape featuring a body of water, buildings, and rolling hills.
Technique & Style
Millet's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, while intricate details such as textures of clothing and foliage add to the scene's realism.
History & Provenance
Created around 1670, the painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisque Millet (27 April 1642, in Antwerp – 3 June 1679, in Paris), also known as Jean-François Milée or Millet I, was a Flemish-French landscape painter of the Baroque era.
