Who painted Popas în timpul Fugii în Egipt?

Popas în timpul Fugii în Egipt was painted by Cornelis Corneliszoon Van Haarlem in 1650.

Where can I see Popas în timpul Fugii în Egipt?

Popas în timpul Fugii în Egipt is held by National Museum of Art of Romania.

Artwork

Popas în timpul Fugii în Egipt

Cornelis Corneliszoon Van Haarlem , 1650

Popas în timpul Fugii în Egipt is a print by Cornelis Corneliszoon Van Haarlem. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Popas în timpul Fugii în Egipt, created around 1650 by Cornelis Corneliszoon Van Haarlem, captures a serene moment from the Flight into Egypt narrative.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Holy Family during a pause in their journey. The Virgin, dressed in blue, cradles the naked Infant Jesus on a rock, while Joseph, identifiable by his long beard, sits behind them, intently studying an open book, symbolizing contemplation and devotion.

Technique & Style

Van Haarlem's composition balances tranquility with subtle narrative depth, set against a peaceful landscape of trees, hills, and a serene blue sky with white clouds, characteristic of Dutch Golden Age landscape elements.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1650, specific details on the painting's provenance and historical context are not provided in available sources.

Context

This work reflects the 17th-century Dutch interest in biblical themes, with Van Haarlem's interpretation offering a intimate, quiet reflection on a key narrative moment.

Legacy

While not widely discussed in broad art historical narratives, the piece contributes to the corpus of Van Haarlem's work and the broader tradition of depicting the Flight into Egypt in European art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Cornelis Corneliszoon Van Haarlem

Cornelis Corneliszoon Van Haarlem was a Dutch artist who liked to experiment. He often mixed old and new styles. One interesting thing about him is that he made a print called "Popas în timpul Fugii în Egipt". You can…