The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
The Met
Artist: Pier Francesco Mola(Italian, Coldrerio 1612–1666 Rome)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on copper
Dimensions: 9 x 11 in. (22.9 x 27.9 cm)
Credit Line: Wrightsman Fund, 1993
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Woman cradles infant, bearded man watches, in a landscape with trees, mountains, and a winged figure
Detailed Description
A group of three figures is positioned in a landscape under a blue sky with white clouds. In the lower right foreground, a woman with a light complexion, wearing a red top and a flowing blue cloak, sits on a low, light-colored stone block. She cradles a light-skinned, nude infant who lies across her lap, reaching up towards her. The woman's head is tilted down, looking at the child, and her dark hair is partially covered by a white veil. To her right, a man with a long white beard and dark clothing sits, looking towards the child. On the stone block next to the woman, a white cloth is draped, and several red fruits, possibly apples, are placed. The immediate foreground features dark green foliage and scattered rocks. Behind the figures, the midground is dominated by several large, dark-trunked trees with dense green and brown foliage, some appearing wind-swept. A narrow stream or river flows from the lower left towards the center. On the left side of the stream, a small, winged figure, possibly an angel, leads a brown donkey across the water. Further back, a light-colored building with a prominent tower is visible amidst the trees. In the far background, a range of blue mountains stretches horizontally under a bright blue sky dotted with soft white clouds. Soft, natural light illuminates the scene.
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