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Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Bald and bearded St. Joseph sits at rest, with the Holy Family now safe from Herod’s murderous threat. The Child Jesus looks to the heavenly cherub in the tree of life, perhaps foreshadowing his cross.
Artist:
Philipp Otto Runge
Location:
Hamburg Art Hall
Subject:
Rest
Medium:
Year:
1806
Country:
Germany
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