The Infant Moses before Pharaoh, after Giovanni Battista Ruggieri

Art Historical Context

In the intimate drawing *The Infant Moses before Pharaoh, after Giovanni Battista Ruggieri*, French artist Jean Robert Ango captures a pivotal biblical moment from the Book of Exodus. Here, the infant Moses—destined to lead the Israelites from slavery—is presented before Pharaoh, surrounded by figures including men, women, and the child himself. This scene, rich with tension and foreshadowing, reflects the enduring popularity of Old Testament narratives in European art, evoking themes of divine protection and royal power. Executed in black chalk with subtle framing lines in pen and brown ink,...