Artwork
The Finding of Moses
The Finding of Moses is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. It dates from 1730 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
The Finding of Moses is an oil painting by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, created in 1730. It is a religious work currently held at the Scottish National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene in a forest where a group of figures gather around a woman in yellow, holding a baby, possibly representing the discovery of Moses. The surrounding figures engage with the scene, some holding animals or gesturing.
Technique & Style
Tiepolo employed chiaroscuro, using contrasts of light and dark to create a dramatic effect, drawing attention to the central figures amidst the forest surroundings. Warm, soft colors dominate the scene, with darker shadows adding depth.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, also known as Giambattista Tiepolo, was an Italian painter and printmaker from the Republic of Venice who painted in the Rococo style, considered an important member of the 18th-century Venetian school.
