Moses Brought to Pharaoh's Daughter 1752

"Moses Brought to Pharaoh's Daughter" is a 1752 etching by renowned English artist William Hogarth. This work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts the biblical story of Moses' adoption by Pharaoh's daughter. The composition showcases the dramatic moment as Pharaoh's daughter, seated on a throne, receives the infant Moses from his mother. Hogarth's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the figures and the cityscape in the background. The etching is a powerful example of Hogarth's ability to capture both the drama and the humanity of a biblical narrative.