Who painted The Flight into Egypt [verso]?

The Flight into Egypt [verso] was painted by Stefano Della Bella in 1637.

Where can I see The Flight into Egypt [verso]?

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

What movement is The Flight into Egypt [verso]?

The Flight into Egypt [verso] is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Flight into Egypt [verso]

Stefano Della Bella , 1637

The Flight into Egypt [verso] is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Stefano Della Bella. It dates from 1637 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Flight into Egypt [verso] is a drawing created by Stefano della Bella in 1637. It is executed in pen and brown ink with graphite on laid paper, showcasing the artist's skill in rendering subjects with precision.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts two figures walking, one leading the other, with the front figure holding a long object, possibly a staff. The scene is suggestive of a biblical narrative, although the exact subject is open to interpretation.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by loose and quick lines, with visible changes in the artist's execution. The use of pen and brown ink with graphite on laid paper is evident, with faint blue lines from the paper's texture still visible. The artist's technique includes varying line weights and possible pentimenti.

Artist & collection

Artist

Stefano Della Bella

Stefano della Bella (18 May 1610 – 12 July 1664) was an Italian draughtsman and printmaker known for etchings of a great variety of subjects, including military and court scenes, landscapes, and lively genre scenes.