Moses and Pharaoh’s Crown by Jan Steen. A complex 17th-century interior scene showing a young child Moses before a seated Pharaoh, surrounded by onlookers in orientalist attire.

Moses and Pharaoh’s Crown

Jan Steen

1670 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This dramatic Dutch Golden Age painting captures a pivotal biblical moment with rich textures and expressive figures.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strong as a centered anchor on a clear wall
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted by Jan Steen around 1670, this work depicts the legendary test of the infant Moses, who has cast aside Pharaoh's crown in favor of glowing coals. Steen utilizes his characteristic narrative flair to animate the scene, filling it with a cast of varied onlookers in an opulent, theatrical setting typical of Dutch history painting.

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