Who painted The Finding of the Infant Moses?

The Finding of the Infant Moses was painted by Nicolai Abildgaard in 1796.

Where can I see The Finding of the Infant Moses?

The Finding of the Infant Moses is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

The Finding of the Infant Moses

The Finding of the Infant Moses is an oil painting by Nicolai Abildgaard. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The Finding of the Infant Moses is a neoclassical oil painting created by Nicolai Abildgaard in 1796. It is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting illustrates a biblical scene where Pharaoh’s daughter discovers the infant Moses. The composition focuses on a central female figure, likely the princess, surrounded by attendants in a natural setting.

Technique & Style

Abildgaard employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, drawing attention to the central figure. The work features detailed renderings of attire and a classical composition that conveys a sense of timelessness.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1796 by Nicolai Abildgaard, a prominent Danish artist and professor at the New Royal Danish Academy of Art, the work is now housed at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artist & collection

Artist

Nicolai Abildgaard

Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard (11 September 1743 – 4 June 1809) was a Danish neoclassical and royal history painter, sculptor, architect, and professor of painting, mythology, and anatomy at the New Royal Danish Academy of Art in Copenhagen…

Museum

Statens Museum for Kunst

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