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Flight into Egypt

Cerano, c. 1600–1610

© Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery, UK/ The Bridgeman Art Library

Joseph in a brown cloak leads the donkey bearing the Virgin, who is shown in profile wearing a brightly coloured pink dress and green skirt. She is bending over the Child in her arms, who reaches out to grasp an apple offered by an infant St. John.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Flight into Egypt, c. 1600–1610

Date supported

1959

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

142 x 112 cm

Grant

700

Total cost

2100

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