The Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family
1653
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Herman van Swanevelt
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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The Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family is a 1653 by Herman van Swanevelt, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet landscape with a large tree shading a small building in the background. In the foreground, two figures—likely a man and a woman—walk along a path beside a stream, carrying a bundle. The scene feels peaceful, with rolling hills and scattered bushes framing the water. The artist used careful shading to give depth to the trees and figures, making the scene feel three-dimensional. This print is part of a series about the Holy Family’s journey, though the story isn’t obvious here. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style shaped art with drama and movement.
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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