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Description: | In this large painting an angel can be seen leading Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus to safety in Egypt, away from the murderous King Herod. Gregorio de Ferrari was a Baroque painter, and this painting typifies his usual style. Rich colours and strong chiaroscuro (extreme contrasts of light and dark) increase the dramatic and emotional impact of the work. | Subjects: | religion (Flight into Egypt); figure; animal (donkey) | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Ferrari, Gregorio de` (Italian painter, 1644-1726) Æ | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8643... | Go to resource |
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