Artwork
Life of the Virgin: The Flight into Egypt
Life of the Virgin: The Flight into Egypt is a print by the Renaissance artist Martin Schongauer. It dates from 1472 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1922.344
- Credit line
- Gift of Frances King
About this work
Overview
Life of the Virgin: The Flight into Egypt is an engraving created by Martin Schongauer in 1472. It is a print held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts the Holy Family's journey into Egypt, showing a woman with a child on a donkey, accompanied by a walking man. The scene is rich in detail, featuring animals, foliage, and distant structures, conveying a sense of a family's journey.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Schongauer's skill in engraving, with precise lines that capture intricate details such as leaves and rocks. The level of detail and precision gives the image a carved quality.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
Artist
Martin Schongauer (c. 1450–1453, Colmar – 2 February 1491, Breisach), also known as Martin Schön ("Martin beautiful") or Hübsch Martin ("pretty Martin") by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter. He…
The Flight into Egypt
The Flight into Egypt
The Holy Family in a Landscape
The Virgin in a Landscape
The Virgin and Child with Two Angels
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Holy Family
The Virgin and Child with Saints
The Holy Family with St. Anne and Joachim
The Holy Family with the Three Hares
The Agony in the Garden
Life of the Virgin: Flight into Egypt