Moses and His Ethiopian Wife Zipporah by Jacob Jordaens. A dramatic double portrait of a bearded man in blue and red robes standing beside a woman with dark skin wearing a large circular headpiece.

Moses and His Ethiopian Wife Zipporah

Jacob Jordaens

1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A powerful 17th-century Flemish double portrait characterized by bold color and masterful lighting.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
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Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted around 1650 by the Flemish master Jacob Jordaens, this striking work depicts Moses and his wife Zipporah. The composition highlights Jordaens' signature style—vibrant color palettes, robust figures, and a dramatic sense of light and shadow that brings a stately Baroque presence to any interior.