Landscape with The Flight into Egypt

"Landscape with The Flight into Egypt" by Joachim Patinir exemplifies his role as a pioneer of the landscape genre during the Northern renaissance. As the first Netherlandish painter to view himself primarily as a landscape artist, Patinir developed a distinctive world landscape style characterized by expansive panoramic views and innovative use of oil paint. This scene, likely composed on a panel, masterfully combines religious narrative with detailed natural scenery, reflecting his mastery of perspective and contribution to the evolution of landscape in Western art.