The artwork titled “Pharaoh’s Daughter Receives the Mother of Moses” was created by James Tissot circa 1896 to 1902. Executed using gouache on board, this religious painting belongs to the Symbolism movement.
In the artwork, the scene captures a moment from the biblical narrative of Moses’ early life. The central focus is on several figures within an overgrown, marsh-like landscape marked by tall reeds and grasses. Pharaoh’s daughter, adorned in a white garment and standing to the left, gestures towards a group of maidens. Among them, the mother of Moses appears, humbly clad and standing slightly apart. In the foreground, two other women kneel by a basket, attentively looking at the baby Moses, who lies nestled within it. The dense, verdant surroundings and the diffused lighting from the moon in the background contribute to the serene yet poignant atmosphere of the scene.
