The Rest on the Fligth into Egypt
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Rest on the Fligth into Egypt is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows a woman holding a baby while sitting on a rock. Beside her, an older man kneels, looking down. Behind them, a dark forest and a distant town glow faintly under a soft light. The woman’s face is calm, but the baby’s small hand rests on her arm. The older man’s wrinkled hands suggest age and care. This looks like an example of chiaroscuro.
