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The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family and Two Angels in a Skiff

Giustino Menescardi , 1748

The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family and Two Angels in a Skiff, by Giustino Menescardi, ink, 1748
The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family and Two Angels in a Skiff, by Giustino Menescardi, ink, 1748

The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family and Two Angels in a Skiff is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Giustino Menescardi. It dates from 1748 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family and Two Angels in a Skiff is a drawing created by Giustino Menescardi in 1748. It is executed in pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white, over black chalk on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt, shown in a small, turbulent boat with two angels floating above. The figures are huddled together, conveying a sense of vulnerability and urgency.

Technique & Style

Menescardi's use of brown ink and white highlights, combined with loose, expressive strokes, creates a dynamic and spontaneous effect. The drawing's rough, unfinished quality suggests a rapid study or sketch.

Context

Menescardi worked in a late Baroque style, characterized by dramatic energy and movement. This drawing exemplifies these traits, with its turbulent sea and expressive lines.

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Artist & collection

Portrait of Giustino Menescardi

Artist

Giustino Menescardi

Giustino Menescardi (1720–1776) was an Italian painter and scenic designer, active in Northern Italy and Venice in a late Baroque style.

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Who painted The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family and Two Angels in a Skiff?

The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family and Two Angels in a Skiff was painted by Giustino Menescardi in 1748.

Where can I see The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family and Two Angels in a Skiff?

The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family and Two Angels in a Skiff is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family and Two Angels in a Skiff?

The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family and Two Angels in a Skiff is associated with Baroque.

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