Early Titian Painting, Stolen not Once but Twice, Headlines Christie’s Event
June 25, 2024
While in Venice, at the beginning of his career, Titian painted The Rest on the Flight into Egypt. The painting shows a scene inspired by the Gospel of Matthew, with Mary and Joseph taking the baby Jesus to Egypt for his safety.
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