Pastoral Scenes
The Flight into Egypt
Unknown Artist
An evocative 18th-century painting depicting the Holy Family's journey through a majestic and rugged landscape.
The Flight into Egypt
Henry Ossawa Tanner
1899 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An atmospheric, moonlit scene depicting a quiet journey across a dusky landscape.
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Where it works
A balanced piece with a quiet mood with a quiet gray register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created around 1899, Henry Ossawa Tanner’s 'The Flight into Egypt' captures the biblical journey with his signature atmospheric light and tonalist sensibility. The cool palette of deep blues and greens creates a serene, contemplative mood, showcasing the artist's masterful ability to evoke profound spirituality through landscape and light.
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