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Seven Sorrows Polyptych: The Flight into Egypt, 1495-1496. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
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Seven Sorrows Polyptych: The Flight into Egypt, 1495-1496. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Seven Sorrows Polyptych: The Flight into Egypt, 1495-1496. Found in the Collection of the Dresden State Art Collections
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The Seven Sorrows Polyptych: The Flight into Egypt, created by the renowned German artist Albrecht Dürer between 1495 and 1496, is a stunning masterpiece of the Renaissance era now housed in the esteemed Dresden State Art Collections. This oil on wood painting depicts the Holy Family on a journey to Egypt to escape King Herod's order to kill all the infant boys in Bethlehem, as recounted in the New Testament. In the central panel, the Virgin Mary, with an expression of profound sadness, cradles the Christ Child on her lap. Her sorrow is mirrored in the face of Saint Joseph, who leads the donkey on which they travel. The rocky landscape behind them is dotted with trees and shrubs, creating a sense of depth and texture. The side panels of this polyptych, each measuring approximately 32 x 18 cm, depict the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary: the Prophecy of Simeon, the Flight into Egypt, the Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple, the Meeting at the Cross, the Pieta, the Descent from the Cross, and the Assumption of the Virgin. Each panel showcases Dürer's exceptional skill in capturing the emotions and expressions of the characters, as well as his mastery of perspective and composition. The Seven Sorrows Polyptych: The Flight into Egypt is a poignant and evocative work of art that encapsulates the themes of motherhood, sacrifice, and the human condition. It is a testament to Dürer's artistic genius and his ability to convey the profound depth and complexity of the human experience through his art.
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