In the manner of Francesco Zucarelli - Italian landscape...

An Italian mountainous landscape in the style of Fracesco Zucarelli ( 1702-1788) depicting the Holy Family on their way to Egypt. This scene is based on the Gospel of Matthew chapter 2, 13-16 that describes how the Holy Family has to escape to Egypt for the cruel despot King Herod. It is based as well on the prophecy in the book Hosea chapter 11, verse 1. The painting is executed in great detail in warm colors on a mahogany panel. Italy 18th century in an antique style frame. Provenance: Private collection South Africa. Size including frame 33 x 28 cm, excluding frame 19 x 24 cm.

Estimate:£676.09

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