The artwork, titled “Flight into Egypt,” was created by Henry Ossawa Tanner in 1899. Falling under the Realism art movement, it is a religious painting currently housed at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan, US.
The painting depicts a serene, moonlit landscape featuring a family in transit. A male figure is seen walking alongside a donkey, upon which a woman is seated. Set against the backdrop of a sparse, rugged terrain, the muted, cool color palette evokes a quiet, somber night. The brushwork is expressive yet controlled, lending a sense of movement and urgency to the scene while maintaining the overall tranquility. The play of light and shadow imbues the artwork with a profound sense of depth and spiritual contemplation.
