The Flight into Egypt, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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Oil on canvas.The biblical scene depicts the Holy Family with Mary sitting on the donkey, the infant Jesus in her … Read more Oil on canvas.The biblical scene depicts the Holy Family with Mary sitting on the donkey, the infant Jesus in her arms, and Joseph pulling the animal as they flee Nazareth, bound for Egypt, to escape Herod's persecution. A few angels hover above them.The gazes of the angels, Joseph and Mary tenderly converge on the Child. In the background is a Nordic landscape.Restored and re-tinted, the painting is presented in a styled frame. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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