Fuga în Egipt
1777
unspecified
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
1777
unspecified
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
Dominant colour
Fuga în Egipt is a 1777 unspecified by Carlo Maratta, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.
This painting depicts a scene with a woman, a man, and two children. The woman is holding a baby and wearing a blue robe, while the man is dressed in a red robe and has a staff in his hand. The two children are standing next to the woman, and there is a donkey behind them. In the background, there is a cloudy sky and some trees. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of movement and journey, as if the figures are on their way somewhere. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene.
Carlo Maratta made grand religious paintings in 17th-century Rome. His brush brought saints and biblical scenes to life in dramatic light and rich color. You’ll find his 1777 Fuga în Egipt in this collection—a quiet,…
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