La Fuite en Egypte
1898
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1898
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting depicts a serene scene of the Holy Family's flight into Egypt. The Virgin Mary, holding the infant Jesus, rides a donkey led by Joseph through a desert landscape under a full moon. In the background, a distant cityscape is visible, with buildings and trees silhouetted against the night sky. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with the moon casting a gentle glow over the scene. The Scottish National Gallery holds this beautiful work, "La Fuite en Egypte" by Guillaume Dubufe, painted in 1894. To explore more works that utilize chiaroscuro, look up this technique.
