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School of Fontainebleau, 16th Century — The Finding of Moses
School of Fontainebleau, 16th Century

The Finding of Moses

A 16th-century drawing by the School of Fontainebleau depicting the biblical narrative of the Finding of Moses. Executed in pen and black and brown ink with grey wash, this work exemplifies the refined draftsmanship characteristic of the Fontainebleau school.

Medium
Pen and black and brown ink and grey wash
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

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Old Master & British Works on Paper

July 2, 2021

Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000

Lot 101

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School of Fontainebleau, 16th Century, The Finding of Moses

A 16th-century drawing by the School of Fontainebleau depicting the biblical narrative of the Finding of Moses. Executed in pen and black and brown ink with grey wash, this work exemplifies the refined draftsmanship characteristic of the Fontainebleau school.

Medium
Pen and black and brown ink and grey wash
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Pen and Ink, Old Testament, School of Fontainebleau, Wash Drawing, French Renaissance, 16th Century, Drawing, Mannerism