{"product_id":"rest-on-the-flight-into-egypt-claude-lorrain","title":"Rest on the Flight into Egypt - Claude Lorrain","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene 1661 oil painting by Claude Lorrain depicting the Holy Family in a vast, atmospheric setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Lorrain, born Claude Gellée, was a French painter who spent the majority of his career in Rome. This work, dated 1661, demonstrates his mastery of the idealised view. The composition follows a structured arrangement, using large, dark trees in the foreground to frame the scene, which draws the eye toward the distant, hazy horizon. This technique creates a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective, a hallmark of his approach to the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject depicts the Holy Family during their journey to Egypt. They are positioned in the lower foreground, resting near a body of water. The figures are secondary to the environment, which occupies the majority of the canvas. A small boat moves across the water, while a bridge and architectural ruins are visible in the middle distance. The light is soft and diffused, suggesting the early hours of the day. Lorrain was known for his careful observation of light, which he used to unify the various elements of his compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting is part of the collection at the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg. It reflects the artist's interest in classical order and the integration of biblical narratives within a serene, expansive setting. The palette consists of muted greens, earthy browns, and soft blues, which contribute to the calm atmosphere of the scene. The attention to detail in the foliage and the distant mountains shows the precision with which Lorrain constructed his views. His work influenced generations of painters who sought to capture the harmony between human figures and the environment, moving away from the more dramatic, high-contrast styles common in the seventeenth century.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/landscape-with-st-matthew-and-the-angel-nicolas-poussin\" 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;\"\u003eLandscape with St. Matthew and the Angel by Nicolas Poussin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/mercury-stealing-the-herds-of-admetus-domenichino\" 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;\"\u003eMercury stealing the Herds of Admetus by Domenichino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Lorrain","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475880771919,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475883819343,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59475883852111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475883884879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475883917647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475883950415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475883983183,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475884015951,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475884048719,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475884081487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59475884114255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475884147023,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Rest-on-the-Flight-into-Egypt_Poster_CompositorV1_1794453195939.jpg?v=1794453442","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/rest-on-the-flight-into-egypt-claude-lorrain","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}