Artwork
Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Rest on the Flight into Egypt is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Giuseppe Cesari. It dates from 1599 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a 1599 painting on copper by Giuseppe Cesari, an Italian artist known as Cavaliere d'Arpino. It is a representative work of the early Baroque period in Italy.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Holy Family - Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus - pausing during their journey to Egypt. The scene conveys a sense of serenity and tranquility, capturing a moment of rest and intimacy among the figures.
Technique & Style
Executed on copper, a medium suited to refined and portable artworks, the painting showcases Cesari's skill in rendering detailed figures and landscapes. The use of chiaroscuro and a balanced composition contributes to its peaceful atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection. Created in 1599, it reflects the stylistic and thematic developments in Italian art during the late 16th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giuseppe Cesari (14 February 1568 – 3 July 1640) was an Italian Mannerist painter, also named Il Giuseppino and called Cavaliere d'Arpino, because he was created Knight of the Supreme Order of Christ by his patron Pope Clement VIII.
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