Rest on the Flight into Egypt
1550
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
1550
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
The painting is called Rest on the Flight into Egypt by Joachim Patinir. It's an oil paint work from 1550. The artist used this scene to tell a story, and that's what makes it interesting - the way he chose to depict a moment from a well-known story. You can learn more about the techniques used in this painting, like glazing, at the National Museum of Fine Arts Buenos Aires.
