Who painted Flucht nach Ägypten?

Flucht nach Ägypten was painted by Nicolas Bertin in 1701.

Where can I see Flucht nach Ägypten?

Flucht nach Ägypten is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Flucht nach Ägypten?

Flucht nach Ägypten is associated with French Classical Baroque.

Artwork

Flucht nach Ägypten

Nicolas Bertin , 1701

Flucht nach Ägypten is an unspecified painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Nicolas Bertin. It dates from 1701 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Flucht nach Ägypten (Flight to Egypt) is a 1701 religious painting by Nicolas Bertin, currently housed at the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tense, nighttime scene from the biblical narrative of the Flight to Egypt. Figures include a guarded male figure (likely Joseph) on the left, a central female (Mary) tending to a recumbent, cloth-wrapped figure (the infant Jesus), set against a backdrop of turmoil and decay (symbolized by broken columns).

Technique & Style

Bertin employs strong chiaroscuro, contrasting soft, highlighted illumination on Mary’s face with deep shadows enveloping the other figures and the ominous, swirling clouds, creating dramatic depth and emphasis on the central figure.

History & Provenance

Created in 1701, the work’s provenance prior to its current location at the Alte Pinakothek is not detailed here.

Context

Painted during the Baroque period, the work reflects the era’s emphasis on emotional intensity and dramatic lighting, common in religious themes of the time.

Legacy

While specific influence or notable exhibitions of Flucht nach Ägypten are not highlighted, it contributes to the broader understanding of Baroque religious art and Bertin’s oeuvre.