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The Flight of Saint Elizabeth with the Infant Saint John

Balthasar Moncornet

1634

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

The Flight of Saint Elizabeth with the Infant Saint John is a 1634 ink by Balthasar Moncornet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Balthasar Moncornet
When & what style?: 1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a woman holding a baby while another child clings to her. Above them, angels with wings float in the sky, some holding a canopy. The scene looks like a stormy night with dark clouds and a ship in the distance. The woman’s face is calm, but the angels seem urgent, as if helping her escape. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the figures stand out. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved detailed images.

About the artist

Artist

Balthasar Moncornet

Balthasar Moncornet (1600, Rouen – 1668, Paris) was a French painter, engraver, and tapissier revered for his depictions of around 45 different prominent figures of the 17th century.

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