Who painted The Life of the Virgin: The Flight into Egypt?

The Life of the Virgin: The Flight into Egypt was painted by Jacques Callot in 1634.

Where can I see The Life of the Virgin: The Flight into Egypt?

The Life of the Virgin: The Flight into Egypt is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Life of the Virgin: The Flight into Egypt?

The Life of the Virgin: The Flight into Egypt is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Life of the Virgin: The Flight into Egypt

Jacques Callot , 1634

The Life of the Virgin: The Flight into Egypt is a print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1963.214.10
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. A. Dean Perry in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Belden Greene

About this work

Overview

The Life of the Virgin: The Flight into Egypt is a print by Jacques Callot, dated to around 1634, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the Holy Family's journey into Egypt, with Mary and the infant Jesus on a donkey, accompanied by Joseph, set against a landscape of trees and hills, and a sky filled with angels and cherubs.

Technique & Style

Callot employed various visual elements to create depth and atmosphere, utilizing light and shadow to add volume to the figures and convey a sense of movement.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…