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The Flight into Egypt
The Flight into Egypt is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist Hans Thoma. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.
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Overview
The Flight into Egypt is a 1890 oil painting by Hans Thoma, a German artist associated with the Romanticism movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the biblical scene of the Holy Family's journey into Egypt, with a calm Mary seated on a donkey, holding the infant Jesus, while an angelic figure guides them from above.
Technique & Style
Thoma's use of oil paint creates a serene atmosphere, with a focus on color and light that emphasizes the tranquil mood of the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Städel Museum's collection and reflects Thoma's background as a professor at Karlsruhe Academy and his connection to German regional life and tradition.
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Artist
Hans Thoma (2 October 1839 – 7 November 1924) was a German painter. An alumnus and later professor of Karlsruhe Academy, he is known for his landscapes, portraits, and symbolic works rooted in German regional life and…
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