1655
oil
panel
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Saint Mary of Egypt in the Desert is a 1655 oil by David Teniers the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a woman sitting on a rock, surrounded by trees and a cross. She is dressed in a long, dark robe and has her head resting on her right hand. The background is dark, with some light shining through the trees. The woman's pose and expression suggest a sense of contemplation and introspection. The use of dark colors and the contrast between light and shadow create a somber mood. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who use chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.
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