The Flight into Egypt (1582 – 1587) by Tintoretto

The Flight into Egypt - Tintoretto - 1582 - 1587

Artwork Information

TitleThe Flight into Egypt
ArtistTintoretto
Date1582 - 1587
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions422 x 580 cm
Art MovementMannerism (Late Renaissance)

About The Flight into Egypt

“The Flight into Egypt,” created by Tintoretto between 1582 and 1587, is an oil on canvas masterpiece spanning 422 by 580 centimeters. This work is a religious painting from the Mannerism (Late Renaissance) art movement. The artwork vividly depicts the biblical narrative of the Holy Family’s escape to Egypt.

The artwork showcases a dynamic and dramatic composition typical of Mannerist style. At the center, the Virgin Mary, clothed in blue and red, gently cradles the infant Jesus while seated on a donkey. Joseph, appearing aged and determined, leads the donkey through a dark and heavily wooded path, suggesting the urgency and peril of their flight. The landscape is lush and dense, bathed in a mix of twilight hues, emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow. In the background, a serene stream mirrors the surrounding foliage, adding depth and tranquility to the scene. Architectural elements and distant hills are visible, creating a sense of expansive space and the arduous journey ahead. This painting captures both the human tenderness of the Holy Family and the dramatic urgency of their divine mission.

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