The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
The Met
Artist: Jan Massys|Master of the Liège Disciples at Emmaus(Netherlandish, Antwerp ca. 1509–1573 Antwerp)
Date: 1537–40
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 37 1/2 x 30 1/4 in. (95.3 x 76.8 cm)
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman holds a baby in a landscape with mountains, a tree, and fruit
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a woman holding a child in a vast landscape. The woman, positioned slightly to the right of center, is seated, facing forward with her head turned slightly to her right, looking down at the child. She has light brown hair, parted in the middle, and wears a dark blue dress with a gold-trimmed neckline and a red cloak draped over her lap and left arm. A halo of golden rays emanates from behind her head. The child, held in her left arm and resting on her lap, is mostly nude, covered only by a white cloth around its lower body. The child looks upward and to the left, with its right arm extended towards the left. In the lower right foreground, a small pile of fruit rests on a patch of dark earth. The pile includes green grapes, dark grapes, a red apple, and a yellow-orange fruit. To the right of the woman, a tall, leafy tree with a dark trunk stands against the sky. The background features an expansive landscape under a cloudy sky. On the left, rugged, rocky mountains rise, with small buildings nestled among them and a winding path visible. On the right, rolling green hills extend into the distance, with a river or body of water visible in the far background. Two small figures and a donkey are visible on a path in the middle ground on the right. The sky above is a mix of blue and white clouds, with a few dark birds flying on the left. The colors include deep reds, blues, greens, and earthy browns.
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