Figure Studies
Departure for the Flight into Egypt
Unknown Artist
A dynamic 18th-century depiction of the Holy Family's departure, characterized by expressive brushwork and dramatic movement.
Arrival of the Holy Family at Nazareth
Wolfgang Heimbach
1657 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A vibrant 17th-century narrative painting depicting the Holy Family's journey, accompanied by a celestial guide.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Hallway
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1657 by Wolfgang Heimbach, this oil on canvas captures the biblical scene of the Holy Family’s arrival in Nazareth. The composition features rich, saturated tones and detailed figures, including a large-winged angel leading the group toward a welcoming figure against a soft, atmospheric landscape. The work demonstrates the artist's mastery of light and narrative storytelling common in Baroque-era European painting.
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