Moses and Pharaoh's Crown by Jan Steen, Exodus 4:1-17, Bible.Gallery
Moses and Pharaoh's Crown is a oil on canvas painting by Jan Steen (1626–1679), created in c. 1670. Measuring 79 × 78 cm, it depicts the biblical scene from Exodus 4:1-17. This painting is housed at Mauritshuis, Korte Vijverberg 8, The Hague.
Moses and Pharaoh's Crown created
approximately
1670
and was completed in 1670
Its dimension is 79cm wide and
78cm high
and it was drawn with oil on canvas style.
Artwork Description
Steen only painted a couple of religious scenes – and this is one of them. The story is about Moses who, as a child, is seen by the pharaoh’s counsellors as a threat to Egypt. They test the toddler by making him choose between gold and a dish of glowing coals. In his innocence, Moses picks up a coal and burns himself.
Steen depicted the story as a farce, focusing on the annoyance of the pharaoh and the crying toddler, who turns to his foster mother for comfort.
Artist : Jan Steen