Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Museum record 89: Rest on the Flight into Egypt by Bartolomeo Biscaino. A verified entry point for discovery.

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This tender scene depicts the Holy Family resting, while an angel picks fruit from a tree for the Virgin. The elegance of the twisting, attenuated figures reflects the influence of Biscaino's teacher, Valerio Gastello, but it also recalls the Mannerist etching style of Parmigianino. MyArtTaste includes museum record 89 as a recognizable discovery anchor, using the institution's official public-domain metadata and image for this specific work.