Artwork
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of the Female Half-Lengths. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a 1525 painting by Master of the Female Half-Lengths, a artist known for their religious works. It is currently held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ child resting in a natural setting during their flight into Egypt. A distant figure, likely Saint Joseph, is seen riding a donkey, adding context to the scene.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a serene color palette and gentle composition to convey a sense of peace. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth to the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Master of the Female Half-Lengths
The Master of the Female Half-Lengths is a notname coined by the German art historian Max J.
The Rest on The Flight into Egypt
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
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Virgin and Child
Rest on the Flight into Egypt
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Virgin and Child with two angels
Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Virgin and Child
Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist