Who painted The Angel Telling Joseph to Flee and the Flight into Egypt?

The Angel Telling Joseph to Flee and the Flight into Egypt was painted by Adriaen Collaert in 1585.

Where can I see The Angel Telling Joseph to Flee and the Flight into Egypt?

The Angel Telling Joseph to Flee and the Flight into Egypt is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Angel Telling Joseph to Flee and the Flight into Egypt?

The Angel Telling Joseph to Flee and the Flight into Egypt is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of The Angel Telling Joseph to Flee and the Flight into Egypt?

Museum-quality prints of The Angel Telling Joseph to Flee and the Flight into Egypt are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Angel Telling Joseph to Flee and the Flight into Egypt

Adriaen Collaert , 1585

The Angel Telling Joseph to Flee and the Flight into Egypt is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Adriaen Collaert. It dates from 1585 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left, in plate, in image: .1.5.8.5.; lower left center, in plate, in image: .H. Bol. Inu.; lower right center, in plate, in image: A,C, fec.; lower right, in plate, in image: .Sadl. exc.; below image, in plate: Dum glacialis hyems tectis se condere suadet, / Josephum insomnis monet angelus ethere missus, / Ut subito fugiat cum prole & coniuge dirum / Herodem, infantum spirantem pectore cedes. Matt 2
Markings: Marked:none

About this work

Overview

The Angel Telling Joseph to Flee and the Flight into Egypt is an engraving on laid paper created by Adriaen Collaert in 1585.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a biblical scene in two parts: the Holy Family's flight into Egypt on the left, and a serene village landscape on the right, with various everyday activities. The Latin text at the bottom references Joseph's dream, warning him to flee.

Technique & Style

The engraving features intricate details and sharp lines, characteristic of Collaert's skillful use of the engraving technique, which involves carving designs onto a metal plate to produce printed images.