Who painted The Rest on The Flight into Egypt?

The Rest on The Flight into Egypt was painted by Giovanni Odazzi in 1725.

Where can I see The Rest on The Flight into Egypt?

The Rest on The Flight into Egypt is held by Walters Art Museum.

What movement is The Rest on The Flight into Egypt?

The Rest on The Flight into Egypt is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of The Rest on The Flight into Egypt?

Museum-quality prints of The Rest on The Flight into Egypt are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Rest on The Flight into Egypt

Giovanni Odazzi , 1725

The Rest on The Flight into Egypt is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Giovanni Odazzi. It dates from 1725 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a 1725 oil painting by Italian Baroque artist Giovanni Odazzi, now part of the Walters Art Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene moment from the Flight into Egypt, showing Mary with Jesus on her lap, Joseph standing watchfully, and subtle everyday details like a bowl at her feet, blending the sacred with the mundane.

Technique & Style

Executed in the Rococo style, the work showcases Odazzi's use of chiaroscuro, a technique emphasizing contrasts of light and dark to create depth and emotion in the scene.

History & Provenance

Created in 1725, the painting is attributed to Giovanni Odazzi's activity in Rome during the Baroque period, and is currently held in the Walters Art Museum.