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The flight into Egypt a sketch
A sketch depicting the biblical scene of the Holy Family's flight into Egypt. It is characterized by a loose form, dynamic composition, and early use of chiaroscuro, typical of early Rembrandt.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
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Date of birth and death
15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669
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Natinality
Dutch
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Style
Dutch Golden Age, Baroque, masterful chiaroscuro, psychological realism
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Significant works
The Night Watch, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, The Jewish Bride, Self-portraits, The Hundred Guilder Print
Information about the work
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Year:
1627
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Execution technique:
sketch
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Theme:
biblical, Holy Family, flight into Egypt, sacred, sketch
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The theme emphasizes the motif of protection and divine care over the family in the face of danger and escape from peril, showing the artist's early interest in the dramatism of biblical stories.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret as a study of movement and light in a biblical scene, paying attention to the expression and gestures of the figures within the sketch.See other works by this artist
Self-Portrait with Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son
- Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn
- Year: 1635
