Moïse enfant foulant aux pieds la couronne de Pharaon

Jan Lievens’s Moïse enfant foulant aux pieds la couronne de Pharaon shows Moses as a child sheltered by a noblewoman while an elderly man and a retinue of courtiers react around them. The composition is crowded and arc-like, with a rich palette of deep reds, purples, and golds set against a darker background and a distant landscape, creating a strong sense of drama. The painting embodies Dutch Baroque tendencies—dramatic lighting, finely rendered textiles, and expressive gestures reflecting Rembrandt’s influence on Lievens.