Oil Painting On Canvas Depicting The Return From Egypt, France, 17th Century

A moving 17th-century oil painting on canvas depicting the Return of the Holy Family from Egypt, a biblical scene imbued with gentleness and spirituality.

At the center of the composition, the Virgin Mary, dressed in a red robe and a deep blue mantle, tenderly holds the hand of the Infant Jesus, while Saint Joseph walks beside them, leaning on his staff, watching over them with kindness.

The delicacy of the gestures and the serenity of the faces convey a profound piety, typical of Baroque religious painting.
The background, enlivened by a palm tree and architectural elements evoking Egypt, brings a symbolic and narrative dimension to the scene.

The warm palette, the play of light and shadow (chiaroscuro), and the subtle modeling of the figures bear witness to an Italian and Flemish influence specific to the 17th century.

The work is presented in a magnificent custom-made giltwood frame, richly adorned with foliate and scrollwork motifs, which perfectly highlights the depth and nobility of the subject.

A painting of great artistic and spiritual quality, combining Baroque expressiveness, refinement, and authenticity—ideal for collectors of sacred or classical art.