Rest on the Flight into Egypt by Charles Poerson. The Virgin Mary sits with the Christ child while a kneeling angel offers a basket of flowers under a canopy of trees.

Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Charles Poerson

1640 · Medium Not Listed

A tender Baroque scene depicting the Holy Family resting during their journey, bathed in a soft, ethereal light.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Study
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown

About the piece

This 1640 masterpiece by Charles Poerson captures a serene moment from the biblical Flight into Egypt. The composition centers on the intimate interaction between Mary, the infant Jesus, and a graceful angel, while Joseph and the donkey are seen in the sunlit background, creating a sense of depth and narrative peace typical of the French Baroque style.

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