Who painted Flight into Egypt?

Flight into Egypt was painted by Lucas Gassel in 1540.

Where can I see Flight into Egypt?

Flight into Egypt is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Flight into Egypt?

Flight into Egypt is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Flight into Egypt

Lucas Gassel , 1540

Flight into Egypt is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Lucas Gassel. It dates from 1540 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Flight into Egypt' is a 1540 oil-on-panel work by Lucas Gassel, a Flemish artist known for his landscapes and print designs.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts the biblical scene of the Flight into Egypt, showing a group of travelers, led by two horsemen, journeying through a rolling landscape with a distant castle or large building.

Technique & Style

Gassel's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, drawing attention to the central figures, while his attention to detail and manipulation of light and shadow add depth to the composition.

History & Provenance

Created in the Northern Renaissance period, 'Flight into Egypt' is now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.

Context

Gassel's work contributed to the development of landscape painting in Flanders, a genre he was known for, and was associated with publishers like Hieronymus Cock.

Artist & collection

Artist

Lucas Gassel

Lucas Gassel or Lucas van Gassel (Deurne, c. 1485 – Brussels, 1568 or 1569) was a Flemish Renaissance painter and draughtsman known for his landscapes. He helped further develop and modernize the landscape tradition in…