Figure Studies
The Flight into Egypt
José Moreno
An evocative Spanish Baroque masterpiece capturing the holy family's journey with dramatic movement and light.
The Flight into Egypt
Matias de Arteaga
1680 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful Baroque depiction of the Holy Family's journey, filled with divine protection and soft, dramatic lighting.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted circa 1680 by the Spanish Baroque artist Matías de Arteaga y Alfaro, this work captures the Flight into Egypt with a poignant blend of earthly travel and celestial guidance. The composition features the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child atop a donkey, guided by a winged angel and watched over by a trio of playful cherubs amidst a moody, atmospheric landscape.
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