1588
unspecified
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
The Flight into Egypt is a 1588 unspecified by Bartholomeus Spranger, a Mannerism work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
This painting shows a scene from the Bible, with Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus on a donkey. They're surrounded by angels and cherubs, who are pointing and flying around them. The background is a hilly landscape with trees and a cloudy sky. The painting is full of movement and energy, with the figures and angels interacting with each other. The colors are muted, with lots of blues and greens, which gives the scene a sense of calmness. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. You might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how it's used in this painting.
Bartholomeus Spranger or Bartholomaeus Spranger (21 March 1546 – 27 June 1611) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman, sculptor, and designer of prints.
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