Moses was painted by Joan Gascó in 1500.

Where can I see Moses?

Moses is held by Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

What movement is Moses?

Moses is associated with Early Renaissance.

Artwork

Moses

Joan Gascó , 1500

Moses is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Joan Gascó. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

About this work

Overview

Created around the year 1500, this religious canvas portrays the biblical figure Moses. Executed by the Catalan painter Joan Gascó, the work is part of the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, where it is displayed among other early Renaissance pieces.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure is a bearded man with flowing white hair, clothed in a red garment trimmed with gold. The composition emphasizes Moses’s authority and spiritual significance, using his dignified posture and the luminous backdrop to convey reverence for the lawgiver.

Technique & Style

Gascó employs a gold ground richly patterned with intricate motifs, a common device in late medieval and early Renaissance devotional art. The fine rendering of the gold accents and the careful modeling of the robe demonstrate a meticulous approach to surface detail and color contrast.

History & Provenance

The painting has remained in Catalonia since its creation, eventually entering the holdings of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Its attribution to Joan Gascó is based on stylistic analysis and archival records linking the work to the artist’s early 16th‑century output.