Artwork
The Flight to Egypt
The Flight to Egypt is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
The Flight to Egypt is a painting executed in paint, depicting a biblical scene.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows Mary and the infant Jesus on a donkey, accompanied by two men, one carrying a staff, set against a landscape with hills and a building. The figures wear traditional clothing, with Mary dressed in a green cloak and red dress, suggesting a narrative from Christian tradition.
Technique & Style
The artist employed vibrant colors, notably reds and greens, to create warmth and depth. Attention to detail is evident in the intricate folds of clothing and Mary's gentle expression. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark, likely contributed to the painting's visual impact.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
