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Anoniem (naar Joachim Patinir). Rust op de vlucht naar Egypte

Anoniem (naar Joachim Patinir). Rust op de vlucht naar Egypte, by Unknown, unspecified, 1924
Anoniem (naar Joachim Patinir). Rust op de vlucht naar Egypte, by Unknown, unspecified, 1924

Anoniem (naar Joachim Patinir). Rust op de vlucht naar Egypte is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Catholic University of Leuven. This oil on panel painting, created around 1520, depicts a serene landscape scene with figures on a journey.

About this work

Overview

This oil on panel painting, created around 1520, depicts a serene landscape scene with figures on a journey. It is attributed to a follower of Joachim Patinir and is characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style.

Subject & Meaning

The scene is likely the Flight into Egypt, a common subject in religious art, showing the Holy Family's journey to safety. The detailed landscape and tranquil atmosphere convey a sense of calm and reverence.

Technique & Style

The painting features a detailed, realistic landscape, typical of Northern Renaissance art. The style is characterized by its use of oil on panel and a focus on naturalistic representation, although the specific techniques used, such as sfumato, are not directly evident in this work.

History & Provenance

The painting is housed in the Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin, Germany. A photograph of the work was part of a glass slide collection used for art history education at the Université de Louvain between 1839 and 1939.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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