17th century Andalusian School, "Flight from Egypt"
17th century Andalusian School, "Flight from Egypt"
Oil on canvas, possibly part of a larger original canvas. It shows the scene of the "Flight from Egypt" with the Virgin mounted on a donkey, carrying the Christ Child in her arms with a gentle gesture. Saint Joseph leads the way, pulling the donkey with a short rope. In the background, the city can be seen with a sfumato reminiscent of Italian Mannerist painting.
It shows losses of the pictorial layer and restorations.
Size: 159 x 157 cm
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17th century Andalusian School, "Flight from Egypt"
Oil on canvas, possibly part of a larger original canvas. It shows the scene of the "Flight from Egypt" with the Virgin mounted on a donkey, carrying the Christ Child in her arms with a gentle gesture. Saint Joseph leads the way, pulling the donkey with a short rope. In the background, the city can be seen with a sfumato reminiscent of Italian Mannerist painting.
It shows losses of the pictorial layer and restorations.
Size: 159 x 157 cm