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The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Unknown

1524

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a 1524 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1524
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a woman sitting on bright green grass, holding a baby. She’s wearing a dark blue top and a long red skirt that spreads out around her. Behind her, a man is crouching near a horse, and the background is full of tall trees, rolling hills, and a distant town. The woman’s face looks calm, and the baby seems relaxed. The colors are bright, especially the red of her skirt and the green of the grass and trees. If you like this kind of scene, check out chiaroscuro to learn how artists use light and shadow.