Mozes wordt te vondeling gelegd 1625 - 1680

This etching by Marco San Martino, dating from 1625-1680, depicts the biblical scene of Moses being placed in a basket by his mother. The composition is focused on the action of the placing, with Moses in a basket at the bottom, while his mother and a woman with a staff gesture towards the action. This etching, like many other depictions of the story, evokes a sense of sorrow and hope as Moses is abandoned to fate but also spared from death by Pharaoh's decree. The artist's use of line creates a sense of drama and movement, capturing the moment of Moses’ abandonment in a powerful and poignant way. This etching is a classic example of Baroque art, characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow and its focus on human emotion.