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La fuite en Egypte

Louis Cretey

1650

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

French Classical Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

La fuite en Egypte is a 1650 oil by Louis Cretey, a French Classical Baroque work, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Who painted this?: Louis Cretey
When & what style?: 1650 · French Classical Baroque
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

About this work

The painting depicts a scene with multiple figures, including a man in a yellow robe and a woman in a blue robe. The man is holding a staff and pointing to the left, while the woman is holding a baby and looking down. There are also several other figures in the background, including angels and cherubs. The painting is done in oil paint and features a mix of warm and cool colors. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and calmness. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Louis Cretey

Louis Cretey, formerly known as Pierre-Louis Cretey (c.1635 – after 1702), was a French baroque painter and one of the leading masters in the Lyonnaise school.

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