Rest on the Flight to Egypt
- Artist
- Hans Baldung
- Date
- 1511 - 1514
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Germanisches Nationalmuseum
Hans Baldung Grien's Religious painting, "Rest on the Flight to Egypt," exemplifies his mastery within the Northern renaissance tradition. Created with oil on a Panel, the work depicts the Holy Family during their escape to Egypt. Baldung’s characteristic style blends Christian themes with inventive symbolism, reflecting both his training under Albrecht Dürer and his involvement in Mannerism. This piece showcases his talent as a painter and draftsman, capturing a tender moment infused with spiritual significance typical of Renaissance religious art.
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