The Flight into Egypt by Unknown Artist. A religious narrative painting featuring Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus traveling through an expansive landscape with dramatic white rock formations and a distant river valley.

The Flight into Egypt

Unknown Artist

1700 · Oil Paint, Panel

An evocative 18th-century painting depicting the Holy Family's journey through a majestic and rugged landscape.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with crisp neutral depth — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Library · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Deep green

About the piece

Dating from around 1700, this oil painting on panel offers a striking interpretation of 'The Flight into Egypt.' The composition is dominated by towering, jagged limestone cliffs that create a sense of awe and scale, while the holy family proceeds quietly through the foreground. The distant vista of rolling green hills, a winding river, and a fortified castle reflects the rich tradition of European landscape painting, making it a timeless piece for traditional interiors.

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