The Women of Exodus: The Pharaoh's Daughter
This painting exemplifies the Renaissance style of the Royal Academy of Painting in its structured composition, symmetry, vivid colors, and subject placement. The Pharaoh's daughter, painted in golden-yellow hues, stands tall as the central axis of the painting. Her and her attenddants appear as a frieze, making it look like the action of the painting is paused in time. In most paintings representing the finding of Moses in the Nile, Moses's mother and sister can be identified, which sets this composition apart.
This painting exemplifies the Renaissance style of the Royal Academy of Painting in its structured composition, symmetry, vivid colors, and subject placement. The Pharaoh's daughter, painted in golden-yellow hues, stands tall as the central axis of the painting. Her and her attenddants appear as a frieze, making it look like the action of the painting is paused in time. In most paintings representing the finding of Moses in the Nile, Moses's mother and sister can be identified, which sets this composition apart.
Title of Art: The Finding of Moses
Subjects: The Pharaoh's Daughter, Moses, palace attendants
Artist: Sebastien Bourdon (1616-1671)
Art Form: Painting
Date of Composition: c. 1655-1650
Event: Women of Exodus
Exhibit Institution: National Gallery of Art
Exhibit Location: Washington, DC
VM Image #: 235
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