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DiaporamaThe Return of the Holy Family from Egypt
1773
64.0 x 50.0 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Nicolás Enríquez (? – ?)
Nicolás Enríquez is a contemporary artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings that capture the essence of modern life; explore his captivating works and discover a fresh perspective on color and form.
Metropolitan Museum of Art (new york, United States of America)
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Nicolás Enríquez, whose career spanned more than six decades, is best known as a specialist in paintings on copper. He frequently based his compositions on European prints, as he did in this painting, which derives from a work by the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640). The popularity of the subject, in which the heavenly Trinity is mirrored by the earthly one of the Holy Family, can be attributed to the growing importance of the cult of Saint Joseph. The saint, depicted here as a youthful spouse and father, was made patron of New Spain in 1555.
About this artwork
- Title: The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt
- Artist: Nicolás Enríquez
- Year: 1773
- Original dimensions: 64.0 x 50.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Main color: Espresso
- Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
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