Dish with Moses Defending the Daughters of Jethro c. 1740 - 1760

This 18th-century Delftware dish, made in the Netherlands, features a scene from the Bible story of Moses defending the daughters of Jethro. The elaborate floral border that surrounds the central scene is characteristic of Delftware, a type of tin-glazed earthenware known for its vibrant colors and decorative motifs. The scene itself depicts Moses intervening to protect the daughters of Jethro from being harassed by some shepherds. The dish, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the popularity of biblical narratives in Dutch art.