{"product_id":"flight-into-egypt-fra-angelico","title":"Flight into Egypt - Fra Angelico","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene Early Renaissance depiction of the Holy Family by Fra Angelico, featuring balanced composition and traditional tempera techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tempera panel, attributed to the Dominican friar and painter Fra Angelico, depicts the biblical narrative of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt. The composition is structured around the movement of the figures from left to right. Saint Joseph leads the way on foot, carrying a staff and a bundle, while the Virgin Mary sits atop a donkey, cradling the infant Jesus. Both Mary and the child are adorned with golden halos, a convention of the period that denotes their sacred status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe setting is a simplified, arid terrain. The background features rolling hills and sparse, stylised trees that create a sense of distance without employing complex linear perspective. The colour palette relies on earthy ochres and browns for the ground, contrasted by the deep blue of the Virgin's mantle and the warm orange of Joseph's tunic. The work includes Latin inscriptions at the top and bottom, which provide scriptural context for the scene, referencing the Gospel of Matthew and the Psalms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFra Angelico is known for his ability to combine theological clarity with a gentle, humanised approach to religious subjects. In this work, the figures appear calm and composed despite the gravity of their journey. The painting demonstrates the transition from the Gothic style to the naturalism of the early Italian Renaissance. The forms are clearly defined, and the lighting is even, avoiding dramatic shadows to maintain a sense of spiritual serenity. This piece is part of a larger series of panels created for the convent of San Marco in Florence, where the artist lived and worked for many years. The clarity of the narrative and the balanced arrangement of the figures reflect the devotional purpose for which the work was intended, providing a focused visual aid for prayer and meditation within the monastic environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/the-entombment-of-christ-andrea-mantegna\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Entombment of Christ by Andrea Mantegna\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/the-dream-of-st-ambrose-filippo-lippi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Dream of St. Ambrose by Filippo Lippi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/fra-angelico\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFra Angelico artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fra Angelico","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475166167375,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475170558287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475170591055,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475170623823,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475170656591,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475170689359,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475170722127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475170754895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475170787663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475170820431,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475170853199,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475170885967,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Flight-into-Egypt_Poster_CompositorV1_1794446083276.jpg?v=1794446361","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/it\/products\/flight-into-egypt-fra-angelico","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}