1660
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a 1660 by Elisabetta Sirani, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a serene scene of a woman, a man, and a child resting under a palm tree. The woman is seated on the ground, holding the child, while the man sits beside her, looking down. The background is a hazy landscape with another palm tree and some bushes. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's attention to the figures in the foreground. The artist's skillful use of chiaroscuro adds to the overall sense of calm and tranquility in the scene. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the use of chiaroscuro in Baroque art.
Elisabetta Sirani (8 January 1638 – 28 August 1665) was an Italian Baroque painter and printmaker who died in unexplained circumstances at the age of 27.
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