Artwork
The Flight into Egypt
The Flight into Egypt is an oil painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
About this work
Overview
The Flight into Egypt is a painting executed in oil paint, depicting a scene with four figures.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a woman holding a child, accompanied by a man and a young boy, likely representing the Holy Family's journey into Egypt. The figures are engaged with the child, conveying a sense of tenderness and care.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create depth and emphasize certain elements within the composition.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Nationalmuseum.
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
