Rest on the Flight into Egypt by Joachim Patinir. The Virgin Mary nurses the infant Jesus in the foreground of a vast, detailed panoramic landscape featuring distant mountains and a village.

Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Joachim Patinir

1600 · Oil Paint, Oak Panel

An exquisite Northern Renaissance scene of the Holy Family resting within a vast, meticulously detailed panoramic landscape.

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Where it works

A balanced piece with a quiet mood with crisp neutral depth — holds a composed wall with restraint.

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Study · Dining Room · Library
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Blue-green

About the piece

Attributed to the circle of Joachim Patinir, this early 16th-century panel painting captures the 'Rest on the Flight into Egypt' with remarkable detail. The composition features the iconic 'world landscape' style, integrating the Holy Family into a sprawling, atmospheric panorama that showcases the artist's pioneering approach to perspective and natural observation.

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