Holy Family or Flight into Egypt
Artist
Timothy Cole
(American, 1852-1931)
Artist
Ludwig Knaus
CultureAmerican
Date1914
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/8 x 5 in. (15.6 x 12.7 cm)
Overall, Mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm)
Overall, Mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm)
InscribedSigned on block lower left: "T. Cole 1914" and in pencil lower right: "Timothy Cole". On back of mount: "Mrs. A.W. Drake 31 W. 10".
Credit LineGift of Mr. Alphaeus P. Cole
Object number58.31.39
Not on view
DescriptionWood engraving on thin crinkly paper. Putti fly down to the Virgin Mary who holds the infant Jesus. Joseph stands behind with the donkey and watches the angels.Exhibition History"Timothy Cole, Lord Engraver," Norfolk Museum, October 5-26, 1958; Memorial Exhibition, Brooklyn Museum, October-November 1951. Published References#99a in Memorial Exhibition Catalog, Brooklyn Museum, Oct. 11-Nov. 10, 1931.
