Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Charles Poerson
A tender Baroque scene depicting the Holy Family resting during their journey, bathed in a soft, ethereal light.
Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Charles Poerson
1652 · Oil Paint
A serene 17th-century depiction of the Holy Family resting in a lush, atmospheric landscape attended by angels.
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Where it works
A balanced piece with a quiet mood with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Study · Bedroom · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted around 1652 by Charles Poerson, this oil sketch captures a moment of quiet repose for the Holy Family during their flight into Egypt. The composition is a masterful example of French Baroque classicism, featuring a luminous landscape and delicate interplay between the figures of the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, and a celestial angel offering sustenance. Originally an esquisse for a tapestry, the work maintains a vibrant, painterly energy.
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