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| Title | The Flight into Egypt | |
| Collection | Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne | |
| Artist | Ferrari, Gregorio de` (Italian painter, 1644-1726) | |
| Date Earliest | possibly about 1680 | |
| Date Latest | possibly about 1700 | |
| Description | In this large painting an angel can be seen leading Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus to safety in Egypt, away from the murderous King Herod. Gregorio de Ferrari was a Baroque painter, and this painting typifies his usual style. Rich colours and strong chiaroscuro (extreme contrasts of light and dark) increase the dramatic and emotional impact of the work. | |
| Current Accession Number | TWCMS:G4767 | |
| Former Accession Number | LAG 07-65 | |
| Subject | religion (Flight into Egypt); figure; animal (donkey) | |
| Measurements | 164.6 x 208.7 cm cm (estimate) | |
| Material | oil on canvas | |
| Acquisition Details | Given by Manuel Jose Pelegrin, 1907. | |
| Notes | The address of Manuel Jose Pelegrin was 17 Lily Crescent, Newcastle upon Tyne. | |
| Rights Owner | Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear Museums) | |
| Author | Elizabeth van der Beugel | |