The Flight into Egypt (El Greco) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Flight into Egypt |
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| Artist | El Greco |
| Year | c.1570 |
| Medium | oil on panel |
| Dimensions | 15.9 cm × 21.6 cm (6.3 in × 8.5 in) |
| Location | Museo del Prado, Madrid |
The Flight into Egypt is a famous painting created around 1570 by the artist El Greco. This artwork shows the story of the Flight into Egypt, a journey from the Bible. Today, you can see this painting at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain.
About the Painting
This painting is one of El Greco's earliest known works. He painted it when he was living in Venice, Italy. You can see how much other artists like Tintoretto and Jacopo Bassano influenced him. Their style is especially clear in the background of the painting, which shows a landscape.
Painting Style and Influences
The way El Greco painted the clouds and used colors in The Flight into Egypt is similar to another one of his paintings, Healing of the Man Born Blind. However, many of the colors and tones in this painting also show the influence of famous artists like Raphael and Michelangelo. This means El Greco learned from and was inspired by their work.
See also
In Spanish: La huida a Egipto (El Greco) para niños
- List of works by El Greco
