Artwork
Descanso en la Huida a Egipto o La Virgen de la escudilla
Descanso en la Huida a Egipto o La Virgen de la escudilla is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1501 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Descanso en la Huida a Egipto o La Virgen de la escudilla is a painting executed in oil paint, depicting a dramatic scene with a group of figures.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a woman in a red and green robe holding a child, accompanied by a bearded man, and is set against a backdrop of cherubs in a cloudy sky holding a globe and other objects, suggesting a representation of the Rest on the Flight into Egypt.
Technique & Style
The painting features rich colors, including deep reds, warm yellows, and soft blues, with strong contrasts between light and shadow, achieved through the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that guides the viewer's eye through the scene by highlighting specific areas, such as the woman's face and the man's sleeve.
Artist & collection
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The Flight into Egypt
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The Rest on The Flight into Egypt
Holy Family with Angels
Rest on the Flight into Egypt
The Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist
Madonna with the Child, Saint Catherine and Saint John
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