Life of the Virgin: Flight into Egypt
1504
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1504
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white scene shows a group of people traveling through a dense forest. A man rides a horse, carrying a child, while another man walks ahead, holding a staff. The trees are tall and tangled, with bushes and rocks filling the background. Notice how the artist uses deep shadows and sharp contrasts to create a dramatic mood. This style helps tell the story of a journey through a wild, untamed landscape. Look next at chiaroscuro, the technique that makes this scene so striking.
![Madonna and Child [obverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/d7b8ebf05d22ebe5/thumb.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/b4ebf9b282faa17a/thumb.webp)
