An artwork on Galleree from The Art Institute of Chicago.
About the artwork
The Flight into EgyptBernardino Butinone (Italian, c. 1450-before 1510)
c. 1485
Italy
25.6 × 22 cm (10 1/8 × 8 11/16 in.); Framed: 30.5 × 25.4 cm (12 × 10 in.)
Tempera on panel
Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection
['15th century', 'Renaissance']
['rest on the flight into egypt', 'angels', 'holy family', 'Jesus', 'landscape', 'paths', 'saints', 'trees', 'Virgin and child/Madonna and child', 'Century of Progress', "world's fairs", "Chicago World's Fairs"]
['tempera', 'Italian', 'paint', 'painting', 'european painting']
['tempera', 'organic material', 'paint', 'painting', 'panel (wood)', 'poplar (wood)', 'wood (plant material)']
['panel painting', 'painting', 'painting (image making)', 'painting techniques']
In "The Flight into Egypt" by Bernardino Jacobi Butinone, we are invited into a gentle moment of refuge and hope. The scene depicts the Holy Family on their journey to safety, with Mary holding the infant Jesus closely, symbolizing love and protection.
The composition is bathed in soft colors, creating a serene atmosphere. As they traverse the landscape, Joseph walks alongside, his steadiness grounding the moment. The palm trees and distant city provide a backdrop that suggests not just travel, but the promise of a new beginning.
Above, a small angel hovers with a watchful gaze, reinforcing the sense of divine guidance. Butinone's smooth brushstrokes and careful attention to detail draw our eyes to the expressions of the figures, each reflecting inner peace amidst their trials.
This artwork embodies the calmness found in faith and the strength of family bonds, showcasing both the challenges they face and the grace that envelops them on their journey. In this quiet yet profound narrative, we are reminded that even in times of uncertainty, hope can lead us forward.
About the artist
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