Who painted Return from the Flight into Egypt?

Return from the Flight into Egypt was painted by Jacques de Gheyn II in 1592.

Where can I see Return from the Flight into Egypt?

Return from the Flight into Egypt is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Return from the Flight into Egypt?

Return from the Flight into Egypt is associated with Renaissance.

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Artwork

Return from the Flight into Egypt

Jacques de Gheyn II , 1592

Return from the Flight into Egypt is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jacques de Gheyn II. It dates from 1592 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left, in image, in plate: Robb. de baud. exc; lower right, in image, in plate: KVMand Inuent: JDGheyn sculp: JRazet divulgavit; below image, in plate: Magne Puer Pharias profugus dum cedis in oras, / Sanctorum chorus aligerûm adblanditur eunti. / Ipsa etiam arudens offert sua munera tellus. / O fortunatam nimium tanto hospite gentem. (Big boy, while you flee to Pharaoh's domain, / the choir of winged saints caress you during your journey. / Even that country willingly presents you its gifts. / Oh, all too blessed people for such an important guest.) [translation by Jan Bloemendal in _The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700_. (Karel van Mander, Marjolein Leesberg, author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1999, no. 47, p. lxviii.]

About this work

Overview

Return from the Flight into Egypt is an engraving on laid paper created by Jacques de Gheyn II around 1592.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a scene with the Virgin Mary and the Christ child surrounded by angels and cherubs, suggesting a moment of rest and celebration during their journey into Egypt. The presence of baskets and fruit implies a sense of provision and care.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a high level of detail and texture through the use of fine lines, creating a three-dimensional effect. The engraving's chiaroscuro, achieved through varying line weights, adds depth to the scene.

Context

The work is a representation of a biblical narrative, specifically the Flight into Egypt, a subject commonly depicted in Christian art.