Joachim Patinir (studio). Rest on the flight into Egypt
1924
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From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
1924
unspecified
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
This painting shows a scene of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus resting on their journey. The scene is set in a landscape with rocks and trees. It's interesting because the artist used a lot of detail in the background, like the mountains and the river, to create a sense of depth. You can look up the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like this one used light and dark to create depth in their paintings.
