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Dochter van farao vindt Mozes
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Dochter van farao vindt Mozes

1640 - 1645

Medium

pen

Dimensions

h 175mm × w 240mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper; ink

Object Type

drawing

Subject Matter

the finding of Moses: Pharaoh's daughter comes to bathe with her maidens in the river and discovers the child floating on the water

Acquisition Method

gift

Acquired

1930

Notes

Schenking van de heer C. Hofstede de Groot, Den Haag

Collection Type

drawings

About Ferdinand Bol

1616–1680Dutch Republic

As a very young man, Bol moved to Amsterdam, where he worked under the direction of Rembrandt, with whom he formed a friendship. Comment on works: Religious; History; Portraits