The Finding of Moses

1741

John Baptist Jackson after Veronese

Associated Names
John Baptist Jackson

Artist, British, 1701 - 1780

Veronese

Artist After, Venetian, 1528 - 1588

The image depicts a group of people in a natural setting under a canopy of large trees. The individuals are standing or sitting, interacting with each other. The central figure is seated on a slightly elevated surface, wearing elaborate clothing and jewelry. Other people around them are dressed in flowing garments, possibly tunics or robes, engaged in various activities. One figure is leaning forward with a baby in a basket, while others observe. The background shows a natural setting with an architectural structure on the left side. The illustration is monochrome with intricate shading and details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    chiaroscuro woodcut in black [trial proof of key block]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 55.5 × 37.8 cm (21 7/8 × 14 7/8 in.)
    mount: 64.4 × 48 cm (25 3/8 × 18 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.11.74

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Kainen 1962, no. 28, State (trial proof of key block)

  • Series Title

    Opera Selectiora [Kainen 16-32; 1946.11.67-91]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1962

  • Kainen, Jacob. John Baptist Jackson; 18th century master of the color woodcut. Washington: Smithsonian Institution, 1962.

Wikidata ID

Q65079740

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