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The Finding of Moses, Sébastien Bourdon, c. 1655/1660
Sébastien Bourdon, portraitSébastien BourdonFrench, 1616–1671

The Finding of Moses

c. 1655/1660 · Painting

Can I see it?

Yes, on view now

Where is “The Finding of Moses” now? National Gallery of Art, Gallery 37 · West Building, Main Floor, Washington, D.C. Yes, on view now. Checked September 29, 2026.

National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

Room37 · West Building, Main Floor

Open now· until 5:00 PM

On public display.

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Details

Accession number
1961.9.65

What it shows

Old TestamentMosesFinding Moses

In the catalog

PaintingsOilFrench paintingBaroque17th centuryFrenchReligious art

Sources

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