Artwork
La fuite en Egypte
La fuite en Egypte is an oil painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Louis Cretey. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
About this work
Overview
La fuite en Egypte is a painting created around 1650 by Louis Cretey, a French artist associated with the Lyonnaise school. It is an oil painting held in the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Flight into Egypt, a biblical scene featuring the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the Christ child, accompanied by angels and cherubs. The figures are arranged in a serene composition, with Mary holding the baby and Joseph guiding the way.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Cretey's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark. The palette combines warm and cool colors, creating a sense of calmness. The painting is characteristic of the French classical baroque movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Louis Cretey, formerly known as Pierre-Louis Cretey (c.1635 – after 1702), was a French baroque painter and one of the leading masters in the Lyonnaise school.
Flight into Egypt
The Virgin Appearing to the Guardian Angel
The Virgin and Child Enthroned, with Angels and Two Saints
Heimsuchung Mariae
The Annunciation
The Assumption of the Virgin
Coronation and Assumption of the Virgin
Die Fürbitte des Heiligen Gregor für die Seelen im Fegefeuer
The Risen Christ Appearing to the Virgin
The Agony in the Garden
Bebudelsen
Saints Presenting a Devout Woman to the Virgin and Child