Mozes wordt gevonden 1856

"Mozes wordt gevonden" (Moses Found) is a lithograph created by Louis Pierre Henriquel-Dupont in 1856. The artwork depicts the biblical story of Moses being found in the Nile River. A young woman, likely his sister Miriam, discovers the infant Moses in a basket amongst the reeds. The scene is rendered with a sense of drama and tenderness, and the use of light and shadow emphasizes the importance of the moment. This work is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the artist’s use of detail and emotion to portray a significant biblical event.