Focus on The Finding of Moses (Orazio Gentileschi) and analyze the Madrid version.
The version now in the Prado in Madrid was painted in 1633. It is thought to be an autograph copy after his earlier version of the subject in London.
The artist produced it for Philip IV of Spain and sent it to him as a gift in summer 1633. It was delivered personally to Philip in Madrid by the artist's son Francesco. In October that year Arthur Hopton (English ambassador to Spain) wrote that the painting had been hung in the Salón Nuevo in the Royal Alcázar of Madrid.Pleased with the picture, Philip authorised the payment of 900 ducats to the artist.: p.238 The Madrid version is slightly smaller and the nudity has been softened.
Prado Royal Alcázar of Madrid Francesco Arthur Hopton London Philip IV of Spain Madrid