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The Flight into Egypt

Unknown

1649

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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The Flight into Egypt is a 1649 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1649
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a group of four figures in a dark, rocky landscape. A woman holds a baby while another woman kneels beside her, reaching out. A man stands in the background, looking down. The scene feels tense, with rough brushstrokes and strong contrasts between light and shadow. The title *The Flight into Egypt* suggests this is a biblical story about a family fleeing. The way light hits the figures’ faces stands out against the dark background. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.