Posted 12 years ago
lsjewels
(35 items)
This came from my In-Laws home. It was always a favorite of mine.
Can anyone tell me anything about this picture.
Age?
3 dimension, appears to be paper?
oval glass.
I believe at bottom says, A EARL
Backing has what looks like plaster of paris.
Archangel, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.
Possible whitewash over wood frame, with gold decoration.
Not sure how to categorize.
Thanks
Thank You, I love it. I have never seen another like it. I wish I knew more about it.
I have it hanging in my bedroom, as did my in-laws did.
The Flight into Egypt Matthew 2: 1 - 21
Wikipedia: "When the Magi came in search of Jesus, they go to Herod the Great in Jerusalem and ask where to find the newborn "King of the Jews". Herod becomes paranoid that the child will threaten his throne, and seeks to kill him (2:1-8). Herod initiates the Massacre of the Innocents in hopes of killing the child (Matthew 2:16-Matthew 2:18). But an angel appears to Joseph and warns Joseph to take Jesus and his mother into Egypt (Matthew 2:13).
Egypt was a logical place to find refuge, as it was outside the dominions of King Herod, but both Egypt and Palestine were part of the Roman Empire, making travel between them easy and relatively safe."
It looks like it's based on the painting by Nicolas Poussin(1657) who had re-worked an idea by Annibale Carraci in 1604.
Oh my!!!! I had forgotten this. Bless you for the reply.
As I said above, I love this picture.
One, for the content, second, memories of my in-laws.
I have never seen a picture made like this.
Many Blessings to you and yours.