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Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Rest on the Flight into Egypt is an unspecified painting by the Venetian Renaissance artist Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.
About this work
This painting is called Rest on the Flight into Egypt. It was made by Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano in 1496.
The painting shows a scene from a story. It includes two saints, John the Baptist and Lucy, which is unusual for this type of scene. This adds an extra layer to the story being told.
You can learn more about the artist who created this work, Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano.
Overview
This oil on panel painting, titled Rest on the Flight into Egypt, was created by Cima da Conegliano between 1496 and 1498. It is now housed in the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from the biblical narrative, incorporating two saints, John the Baptist and Lucy, in a less common representation of the subject. Their inclusion adds depth to the narrative.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil on panel, the work showcases Cima da Conegliano's skill in this medium during the late 15th century.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano
Giovanni Battista Cima, also called Cima da Conegliano (c. 1459 – c. 1517), was an Italian Renaissance painter, who mostly worked in Venice. He can be considered part of the Venetian school, though he was also…
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