Artwork
The Rest on The Flight into Egypt
The Rest on The Flight into Egypt is an oil painting by Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a 1720 oil painting by Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari, a prominent late-Baroque artist in Rome. The work is part of the religious genre and is currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a pivotal moment from the biblical narrative of the Flight into Egypt. The scene shows the Holy Family (Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus) accompanied by an angel, taking rest in a natural setting. The angel kneels before them, offering a basket, symbolizing divine provision and care during their journey.
Technique & Style
Chiari employs a subdued color palette, with the exception of the angel's vibrant yellow robe, which draws the viewer's eye. The composition utilizes chiaroscuro, contrasting light and dark to create a sense of three-dimensional form and depth, enhanced by the layered background of a bridge, trees, and a sky with clouds.
History & Provenance
Created in 1720 by Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari (1654-1727), the painting is now part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection. Chiari was renowned for his contributions to late-Baroque painting in Italy, particularly in Rome.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari (10 March 1654 – 8 September 1727), also known as simply Giuseppe Chiari, was an Italian painter of the late-Baroque period, active mostly in Rome.
The Rest on The Flight into Egypt
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
The Rest on The Flight into Egypt
The Rest on The Flight into Egypt
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Rest on the Flight into Egypt
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Rest on the Flight into Egypt