Gerard David: Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Versions of the biblical episode on the flight into Egypt were very popular during the Renaissance. Although mentioned only briefly in the Bible, apocryphal legends were popular and formed the basis for most of the depictions, especially of the so-called Rest on the Flight into Egypt. Netherlandish masters like Memlinc and Gerard David led the way, and their versions could even be found in the homes of Venetian patricians. they also made their way to the New World.
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| Gerard David (c. 1460-1523) The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c. 1510. Oil on panel, National Gallery, Washington |