Alexander Keirincx
(1600-1652)
Waldlandschaft mit der Ruhe auf der Flucht nach Ägypten,
um 1620
Material / Technology / Carrier
Eichenholz
Dimensions of the object
42,2 x 69,4 cm
Displayed
Aschaffenburg Staatsgalerie Saal R 115
Acquisition
Aus der Schlossgalerie Aschaffenburg; kurmainzische Galerie
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Staatsgalerie im Schloss Johannisburg Aschaffenburg
Citation
Alexander Keirincx, Waldlandschaft mit der Ruhe auf der Flucht nach Ägypten, um 1620, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Staatsgalerie im Schloss Johannisburg Aschaffenburg, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/JzG6PDzxWO (Last updated on 19.09.2023)
Alexander Keirincx’s forest landscape follows the tradition of Gillis van Coninxloo. However, a direct comparison reveals distinct differences: the loose grouping of trees in this picture enables the viewer to discern a small settlement on the far bank of the river. Green and blue are the dominating colours; brown is only used in the immediate foreground. The increased lack of contrast and spatial depth approaching models of nature reflect new developments in Flemish landscape painting.
The figures are not by Keirincx; they were added by another artist. Groups similar to the Madonna with angels are found in works by Frans Francken the Younger. The bundle of belongings in the foreground and Joseph with the donkey refer to the Flight into Egypt,
where the Holy Family took refuge to escape the henchmen of King Herod.
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