The Finding of Moses

by Orazio Gentileschi

The Finding of Moses
1630
Painting

Details

There are two versions of the painting. the prime version is in The National Gallery in London. It was commissioned by Charles I for his wife Henrietta Maria to celebrate the birth of their son and heir Charles II, it was painted for the Queen's House in Greenwich. The second version  for Philip IV of Spain is now in the Prado in Madrid was painted in 1633. It is thought to be an autograph copy after his earlier version of the subject in London.

About This Artwork

This oil on canvas painting measures   257 cm × 301 cm (101 in × 119 in). It is housed in the National Gallery in London.

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