The Finding of Moses by Giovanni Francesco Romanelli. Several women in vibrant classical robes gather around a riverbank, where one lifts a baby in a basket out of the water.

The Finding of Moses

Giovanni Francesco Romanelli

1656 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A luminous Baroque depiction of the biblical story, featuring a rich palette of cobalt blue and golden orange.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy in a cooler tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Hallway
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Blue

About the piece

Painted around 1656 by the Italian Baroque master Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, this work depicts the pivotal moment when the infant Moses is discovered in the Nile. The composition is characterized by its graceful figures and a striking use of color, typical of the Roman school during this period.

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