Artwork

Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Rest on the Flight into Egypt, by Joachim Patinir, oil
Rest on the Flight into Egypt, by Joachim Patinir, oil

Rest on the Flight into Egypt is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Joachim Patinir. It is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

The painting is called Rest on the Flight into Egypt by Joachim Patinir.
It's an oil paint work from 1550.
The artist used this scene to tell a story, and that's what makes it interesting - the way he chose to depict a moment from a well-known story.
You can learn more about the techniques used in this painting, like glazing, at the National Museum of Fine Arts Buenos Aires.

Overview

Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a 16th-century religious oil painting attributed to Joachim Patinir, dated to approximately 1550. It is part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a pivotal moment from a well-known biblical narrative, the Flight into Egypt. Patinir's interpretation focuses on the resting point of this journey, emphasizing the storytelling aspect of the scene.

Technique & Style

Characterized by the use of oil paint, the work showcases Patinir's employment of techniques such as glazing, which can be observed in detail at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Buenos Aires.

History & Provenance

Created around 1550, the painting's history prior to its current location is not detailed here, but it is now permanently housed at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.

Context

As a religious painting from the mid-16th century, it reflects the artistic and thematic preoccupations of its time, blending religious narrative with the emerging styles of the period.

Legacy

While specific influences or notable impacts of 'Rest on the Flight into Egypt' on subsequent art are not highlighted in available information, it remains a significant example of Patinir's work and 16th-century religious art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Joachim Patinir

Artist

Joachim Patinir

Joachim Patinir, also called Patenier, was a Flemish Renaissance painter of history and landscape subjects.