The Finding of Moses 1725 - 1747

Anton Kern's "The Finding of Moses" is a 1725-1747 black chalk drawing depicting the biblical story of Moses' discovery in the Nile River. The drawing shows a woman, possibly Moses' mother, presenting the baby to an Egyptian queen. The scene is full of detail, with the figures' clothing and the surrounding landscape carefully rendered. This small-scale work, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Kern's mastery of draftsmanship and his ability to capture the drama and emotion of a significant biblical moment.