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The Little Angels on the Hill, c. 1652-1654. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt (Dutch, c
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The Little Angels on the Hill, c. 1652-1654. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt (Dutch, c
The Little Angels on the Hill, c. 1652-1654. This series by Herman Swanevelt, The Flight into Egypt, illustrates an event from the New Testament of the Bible. Joseph, Mary, and Christ fled into Egypt to escape King Herods persecution. Traditionally represented as a single image, Swanevelt enlarged the story into four scenes. The Holy family is first shown traveling with three angels behind them, then Joseph helps Mary off the donkey, next Joseph leads the donkey to water as Mary changes the child, and finally the family is at rest. However, the main focus of each of these prints is the depiction of landscape, a genre that reached unprecedented levels of popularity during the 1600s. The scenery, looking much more like the Italian countryside than Egypt, was inspired by Swanevelts paintings. Although he was Dutch, he spent most of his career in Paris and Rome. As a painter, he was known for his ability to convey warm, glowing sunlight, a quality also found in his etchings
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This print titled "The Little Angels on the Hill, c. 1652-1654" by Herman van Swanevelt takes us back to a significant event from the New Testament of the Bible. The artwork portrays Joseph, Mary, and baby Christ fleeing into Egypt to escape King Herod's persecution. What sets this series apart is Swanevelt's decision to expand the story into four scenes instead of a single image. While each scene showcases the Holy family's journey, it is impossible not to be captivated by the breathtaking landscapes that dominate these prints. Swanevelt was renowned for his ability to capture warm and glowing sunlight in his paintings and etchings, which is evident in this series as well. Interestingly, despite being Dutch, Swanevelt spent most of his career in Paris and Rome. This exposure greatly influenced his artistic style and inspired him to depict scenery reminiscent of Italian countryside rather than Egypt itself. "The Little Angels on the Hill" serves as a testament to both religious history and landscape art during the 1600s. It beautifully combines elements of faith with an appreciation for nature's beauty. This particular print allows viewers to immerse themselves in a momentous biblical event while also appreciating Swanevelt's mastery of light and landscape composition.
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