Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Moses Saved from the River
Nicolas Poussin
A masterful classical scene by Nicolas Poussin depicting the discovery of baby Moses on the banks of the Nile.
Moïse enfant foulant aux pieds la couronne de Pharaon
Nicolas Poussin
1637 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This dramatic 1637 work by Nicolas Poussin captures the biblical moment of the infant Moses rejecting the Pharaoh's crown.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown
About the piece
Created in 1637, this painting by Nicolas Poussin is a quintessential example of French Baroque classicism. It illustrates the biblical scene where the infant Moses, held by his mother before the Pharaoh, pushes away the Egyptian crown. Poussin's masterful use of gesture and balanced composition creates a scene of high drama and formal elegance, rendered in the rich, deep tones characteristic of his mid-career works.
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