Who painted The Flight into Egypt?

The Flight into Egypt was painted by Sébastien Bourdon in 1644.

Where can I see The Flight into Egypt?

The Flight into Egypt is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Flight into Egypt?

The Flight into Egypt is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Flight into Egypt

Sébastien Bourdon , 1644

The Flight into Egypt is an ink print by the Baroque artist Sébastien Bourdon. It dates from 1644 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Sébastien Bourdon's 1644 engraving, The Flight into Egypt, is a print exemplifying the artist's skill in both painting and printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts the Holy Family's escape from Herod's persecution, as recounted in the Bible. The scene shows the family, accompanied by an angel, journeying along a rocky shoreline towards a distant horizon.

Technique & Style

Bourdon employed fine lines to create detailed shadows and textures, achieving a sense of depth. The use of hatching and cross-hatching techniques contributes to the engraving's dimensional quality, with the angel and figures rendered in nuanced relief against the dramatic sky.

Artist & collection

Artist

Sébastien Bourdon

Sébastien Bourdon (French pronunciation: ; 2 February 1616 – 8 May 1671) was a French painter and engraver. His chef d'œuvre is The Crucifixion of St. Peter made for the cathedral of Notre Dame.