The Flight into Egypt
1719
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1719
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting shows a woman in a white robe holding a baby, with a man and a donkey next to her. The woman and the man are looking down, while the donkey is facing forward. The background is dark, with some light coming from above. The woman's robe is flowing, and the man is wearing a simple tunic. The donkey is loaded with bags and other items. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
