Flight into Egypt

Painting

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image depicts a traditional illustration of the story of Mary and Joseph's flight into Egypt with baby Jesus, featuring a haloed Joseph leading a donkey carrying Mary and baby Jesus, set against a backdrop of towering palm trees and a blue river flowing through a brown landscape, all rendered in bold, vibrant colors.

The image depicts a traditional illustration of the story of Mary and Joseph's flight into Egypt with baby Jesus, featuring a haloed Joseph leading a donkey carrying Mary and baby Jesus, set against a backdrop of towering palm trees and a blue river flowing through a brown landscape, all rendered in bold, vibrant colors.

Name/Title

Flight into Egypt

Entry/Object ID

2025.29.1

Artwork Details

Medium

tempera on parchment

Category

Biblical, African, Biblical People, Landscape, New Testament, Vault
Ethnic, People

Made/Created

Artist

Br. Edwar Gobram

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

7 in

Width

5-1/2 in