The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt
c. 1675-1680 Nationalmuseum
About this artwork
This oil on canvas painting depicts the Holy Family returning from Egypt, with the Holy Spirit and God the Father looking down from above. It is a notable work by the Spanish Baroque master Bartolomé Esteban Murillo.
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Murillo was renowned for his ability to bring divine figures down to a human level, imbuing them with a sense of gentle tenderness that was highly influential in 17th-century Spain. This particular work exemplifies his 'vaporoso' (vaporous) style, characterized by soft, hazy contours and a warm, atmospheric glow that emphasizes the spiritual nature of the subjects.
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The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, c. 1675-1680
