Rest on the Flight into Egypt
1640
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1640
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting depicts a serene scene of a woman, a man, and a baby in a natural setting. The woman, dressed in a robe, sits on the ground, cradling the baby in her arms. The man, also robed, sits beside her, gazing at the baby. The background features trees and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, the artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume, with the figures and surrounding foliage rendered in varying degrees of light and shadow. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation and intimacy. To learn more about the use of chiaroscuro in art, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
