Artwork

The Rest on the Fligth into Egypt

The Rest on the Fligth into Egypt, by Unknown, 1650
The Rest on the Fligth into Egypt, by Unknown, 1650

The Rest on the Fligth into Egypt is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a work created around 1650, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a work created around 1650, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a woman holding a baby, seated on a rock, accompanied by an older kneeling man. The figures are set against a backdrop of a dark forest and a distant, softly illuminated town, suggesting a moment of respite during a journey.

Technique & Style

The artwork employs chiaroscuro, evident in the contrast between the soft light on the distant town and the dark forest, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known