Letter M in een omlijsting met een voorstelling van Mozes die gevonden wordt door de dochter van de farao 1741 - 1795

This engraving by Cornelis van Noorde, dating back to the 18th century, intertwines the mundane with the monumental, framing the letter M with the scene of Moses’s discovery by Pharaoh’s daughter. The rescue of Moses is not merely a biblical episode but a potent symbol of deliverance. This motif echoes in countless cultural narratives, from the saving of infants left to die, to the heroic journeys where the protagonist is rescued from an early, certain demise. The emotional resonance of this scene—the vulnerable child, the compassionate rescuer—taps into our collective psyche. The image of Moses being drawn from the water is not just a depiction of an event, but a recurring dream, a powerful and timeless reminder of humanity's potential for salvation and renewal. It highlights the cyclical nature of history.