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The Dawn of Christianity The Flight into Egypt
The Dawn of Christianity (The Flight into Egypt) (1841). Turner, Joseph Mallord William 1775-1851. The greatest English painter of his generation, Turner has his roots in the English topographical watercolour tradition. His late works of the 1840s, of which this is a superb example, are characterized by brilliant colour and free brushwork. The Flight into Egypt depicts Mary, Joseph and the infant Christ fleeing into Egypt to escape King Herod. The broken Egyptian architecture half-submerged in the Nile recalls Turner?s vaporous, romantic visions of Venice, and conveys a sense of faded power and crumbling prestige. In contrast to the ruined temples, a piercing ray of light appears to fall directly on the Christ child illuminating the new religion and the promise of salvation. The snake is a reference to Christ?s triumph over the original sin of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Date: 1841
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The Dawn of Christianity - The Flight into Egypt
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is a masterpiece by the renowned English painter, Joseph Mallord William Turner, created in 1841. This painting marks the pinnacle of Turner's artistic career, characterized by his innovative use of brilliant colors and free brushwork. The scene depicts the biblical story of Mary, Joseph, and the infant Christ fleeing into Egypt to escape King Herod's wrath. Turner's connection to the English topographical watercolor tradition is evident in this work, but he infuses it with a unique vision that transcends mere representation. The ruins of Egyptian architecture half-submerged in the Nile evoke Turner's romantic visions of Venice, symbolizing a sense of faded power and crumbling prestige. Despite the decaying surroundings, a piercing ray of light illuminates the Christ child, signifying the dawn of Christianity and the promise of salvation. The snake in the painting is a reference to Christ's triumph over the original sin of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Turner's masterful handling of light and color creates an ethereal atmosphere, transporting the viewer to a mystical realm. The painting's composition and symbolism continue to captivate audiences and inspire art lovers, making "The Dawn of Christianity: The Flight into Egypt" a timeless work of art.
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