The Child Moses Throws Down Pharaoh's Crown by Orazio de Ferrari. A group of dramatic figures in shadows gather around a bright red table as a child is held over a fallen crown.

The Child Moses Throws Down Pharaoh's Crown

Orazio de Ferrari

1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic Italian Baroque scene depicting the young Moses in a moment of narrative tension, rendered with rich color and deep shadows.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

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Dining Room · Library · Study
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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Painted around 1650 by Orazio de Ferrari, this work captures a dramatic legendary episode from the infancy of Moses. The composition employs a powerful chiaroscuro effect, focusing the viewer's eye on the vibrant red tablecloth and the expressive faces of the gathered figures, characteristic of the Genovese Baroque style.

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