Who created "The Finding of Moses"?

The Finding of Moses was created by Joseph Wagner (publisher) after Jacopo Amigoni in c. 1745.

When was "The Finding of Moses" created?

This artwork was created c. 1745.

What medium is "The Finding of Moses"?

The Finding of Moses is etching and engraving on laid paper.

Is "The Finding of Moses" in the public domain?

Yes, The Finding of Moses is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Finding of Moses

Joseph Wagner (publisher) after Jacopo Amigoni

c. 1745

Medium

etching and engraving on laid paper

Dimensions

sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 51.5 x 33.7 cm (20 1/4 x 13 1/4 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Accession Number

1984.84.1

Art Historical Context

Behold *The Finding of Moses*, captivating 18th-century print published by Joseph Wagner after a composition by the Venetian Rococo painter Jacopo Amoni, circa 1745. This biblical scene depicts Pharaoh's daughter discovering the infant Moses among the reeds of the Nile, a moment of divine providence from the Book of Exodus. Amigoni, renowned for his elegant, theatrical style blending Venetian grandeur with Rococo grace, infused the original painting with dynamic figures, lush landscapes, and dramatic lighting—qualities faithfully captured in Wagner's reproductive print. Crafted through etchin...

The Finding of Moses

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