The Flight into Egypt
- Artist
- Albrecht Durer
- Date
- 1511
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Albertina
"The Flight into Egypt" is a compelling Religious painting that depicts the biblical moment when Mary and Joseph escape to Egypt with the infant Jesus. Creating an atmosphere of both serenity and tension, artists from the Northern renaissance often utilized detailed, naturalistic techniques to capture their sacred subjects. Historically, many such scenes were initially reproduced as woodcuts, allowing for wider dissemination. This painting embodies the Northern renaissance’s intricate craftsmanship and religious depth, emphasizing the protective voyage of the Holy Family amid a richly textured landscape.
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