Who painted The Rest on the Flight into Egypt?

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt was painted by Master of the Female Half-Lengths in 1525.

Where can I see The Rest on the Flight into Egypt?

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The Rest on the Flight into Egypt?

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Master of the Female Half-Lengths , 1525

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of the Female Half-Lengths. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a 1525 painting by Master of the Female Half-Lengths, a artist known for their religious works. It is currently held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ child resting in a natural setting during their flight into Egypt. A distant figure, likely Saint Joseph, is seen riding a donkey, adding context to the scene.

Technique & Style

The artist employs a serene color palette and gentle composition to convey a sense of peace. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth to the scene.

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, Unknown

Artist & collection

Artist

Master of the Female Half-Lengths

The Master of the Female Half-Lengths is a notname coined by the German art historian Max J.

Museum

Statens Museum for Kunst

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