The Flight into Egypt
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Flight into Egypt is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows a dim scene with a rocky path winding up a hill. A lone figure, maybe a traveler, walks ahead, carrying something on their back. Behind them, another person follows, also burdened with a pack. The sky is dark and stormy, with heavy clouds looming over jagged cliffs. The painting’s dramatic lighting makes the figures stand out against the shadowy background. The rough textures of the rocks and clothes add to the sense of struggle. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting technique works.
