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The Test of Fire of Moses
Giorgione · 1505
Why it's great
A baby Moses is offered a choice between burning coals and a golden crown in front of a king. Giorgione painted it in about 1505, and the baby chooses the coals, so he is saved from being thought a threat.
Where to see it
📍 Uffizi GalleryFlorence, Italy
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⬇ Hi-res download
7,328 × 9,272 px · 67.9 megapixels · prints up to about 24 × 31 inches at 300 dpi
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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
💵 Budget
Etsy ↗
Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices.
🖼️ Mid-range
Fine Art America ↗
Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options.
🏛️ High-end
Meisterdrucke ↗
Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.
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Giorgione was a Venetian painter born around 1478, who died very young, around 1510. He painted dreamy landscapes and moody portraits, and only a handful of his works survive. His soft style helped shape the work of his friend Titian.
