1778
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
The Flight into Egypt is a 1778 oil by Gaetano Gandolfi, a Barbizon school work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
The painting depicts a scene with a woman in a red dress and blue cloak, sitting on a donkey. She is holding a baby in her lap. A man is walking beside her, holding a staff and a bundle. Another child is riding on the back of the donkey, pointing to the right. The background is dark, with some trees and rocks visible. The woman's dress and cloak are prominent, and the baby is wrapped in a white cloth. The man's staff and bundle add to the sense of movement and journey. The child on the donkey's back is looking off into the distance, adding a sense of depth to the scene. This painting is reminiscent of works by Gaetano Gandolfi, who was known for his use of chiaroscuro and impasto techniques.
Gaetano Gandolfi (31 August 1734 – 20 June 1802) was an Italian painter, draughtsman and sculptor of the late Baroque period, mainly active in and around Bologna.
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