The Story
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt by Jan Massys.
The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Jan Massys
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Jan Massys32 people viewing now
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
Oil on wood
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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