Moses Saved from the River by Nicolas Poussin. A group of elegantly draped classical figures gathers on a riverbank to rescue an infant from a basket, set against a landscape featuring a bridge and a pyramid.

Moses Saved from the River

Nicolas Poussin

1638 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful classical scene by Nicolas Poussin depicting the discovery of baby Moses on the banks of the Nile.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1638, this masterpiece by Nicolas Poussin captures the biblical moment Moses is rescued from the river Nile. The composition exemplifies French Baroque classicism, featuring elegantly draped figures, a meticulously balanced landscape with a pyramid and bridge, and a luminous palette that brings the narrative to life.

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