Hvilen på flugten til Ægypten by Antonio Giorgetti

Hvilen på flugten til Ægypten 1669

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"Hvilen på flugten til Ægypten" (Rest on the Flight to Egypt) is a 1669 relief sculpture by Italian artist Antonio Giorgetti. The work depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family's flight to Egypt, with the Virgin Mary cradling the infant Jesus as Joseph leads a donkey. The scene is set in a landscape with trees and a sky filled with angels. The work is characterized by its high relief and dramatic composition, showcasing Giorgetti's mastery of the Baroque style. Currently, it is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.

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