Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Cosimo Mogalli. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1750 print by Cosimo Mogalli portrays a serene scene from the Flight into Egypt, rendered in a landscape of ruins. Based on a prior composition by Correggio, it features three central figures set against a detailed, rocky backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the Rest during the Flight into Egypt, with the Virgin sitting and holding the infant Jesus, accompanied by Joseph kneeling in contemplation. A donkey and distant architecture are visible in the background, symbolizing the holy family's journey.
Technique & Style
Mogalli employed chiaroscuro, characterized by deep shadows and smooth shading, to create contrast between the figures and the rugged landscape. The work was produced using intaglio printing, involving ink pressed from a carved plate.
History & Provenance
The composition is derived from an earlier work by Antonio Allegri (Correggio), previously housed in Florence's Uffizi Gallery. Mogalli's print dates to 1750.
Context
Created in the 18th century, this print reflects the enduring influence of Correggio's Renaissance compositions on later artists. The choice of subject also highlights the persistent appeal of biblical narratives in Baroque and subsequent artistic periods.
Legacy
As a print based on a renowned work by Correggio, Mogalli's piece contributes to the broader dissemination of Renaissance artistic ideals through reproductive prints, making such compositions more accessible to a wider audience.
Artist & collection
The Nativity
Rest on the Flight into Egypt
The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Adoration of the Magi
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and Saint John the Baptist
Joseph Kneels with the Child before Mary on the Donkey
The Marriage of St. Catherine
The Holy Family
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and Saint John