Artwork

Landscape with the Scene of the Flight to Egypt

Landscape with the Scene of the Flight to Egypt, by Unknown, oil, 1650
Landscape with the Scene of the Flight to Egypt, by Unknown, oil, 1650

Landscape with the Scene of the Flight to Egypt is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with the Scene of the Flight to Egypt is an oil painting depicting a tranquil landscape with a river and surrounding greenery.

Subject & Meaning

The scene includes a boat on the left and a group of people on the right, engaged in activities like fishing, set against cloudy skies. The Flight to Egypt is subtly integrated into the broader landscape.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, using a range of colors from muted river tones to vibrant greens.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known