Ruth Leon recommends…. The Finding of Moses – Orazio Gentileschi

Ruth Leon recommends…. The Finding of Moses – Orazio Gentileschi

Ruth Leon recommends

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October 20, 2022

The Finding of Moses – Orazio Gentileschi

The National Gallery invited a priest, a rabbi, a curator and an artist, four very different perspectives, to comment on their understanding of Orazio Gentileschi’s painting of the biblical scene in which Pharoah’s daughter rescues the baby Moses from the Nile bulrushes.

From their individual viewpoints each experiences The Finding of Moses.
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  • Bostin'Symph says:

    A priest, a rabbi, a curator and an artist walk into an art gallery…

    A nice idea, and no joke 🙂

    • Bostin'Symph says:

      … and joking aside, some very moving and fascinating accounts, helping us see an Old Master with new eyes. Very well worth a viewing. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Ruth

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