Rest on the Flight into Egypt
1640
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1640
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This small oak panel shows Mary resting while an angel gives the Christ Child fruit. Joseph leads their donkey away to graze. Soft pinks and blues fill the scene. The light glows like real sunlight on faces. Details stay gentle, not sharp. Poerson painted it to fit in a home, not a big church. Look up Charles Poërson (French, 1609–1667) to see more of his quiet style.