Titian 1487/90 – 1576
The Flight into Egypt
oil on canvas (206 × 336 cm) — c. 1508
This work is linked to Matthew 2:14
Matthew 2 - New Testament
Matthew 2 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to w
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Mary rides on a donkey, her child on her lap. Joseph follows. The group is lead by a youth, perhaps the angel who according to tradition accompanied them.
This is a work by a young Titian, probably made in 1507 or 1508. It is obvious that the painter must have enjoyed depicting the landscape. It all looks happy and fresh.
Catherine the Great acquired this canvas in 1768 in Venice. It has recently been restored.
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