Rest on the Flight into Egypt
2 of 10 portraits by Antonio Allegri da Correggio
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Rest on the Flight into Egypt
published by Alexander Browne, after Antonio Allegri da Correggio
mezzotint, circa 1684
10 in. x 7 5/8 in. (255 mm x 195 mm) plate size; 11 1/2 in. x 9 1/8 in. (293 mm x 232 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries, 1984
Reference Collection
NPG D11448
Artistsback to top
- Alexander Browne (active 1659-died 1706), Artist, publisher, printseller, auctioneer and dealer. Artist or producer associated with 149 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Antonio Allegri da Correggio (circa 1489-1534). Artist or producer associated with 10 portraits.
This portraitback to top
The mezzotint reproduces a painting by Correggio popularly known as the 'Madonna with the Rabbit'.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Blue Balcony, Little Queen Street, London)
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1684back to top
Current affairs
James, Duke of York's influence grows within Charles II's government; the Admiralty commission is abolished, allowing James to resume his role as lord admiral, in all but name. A new generation of Tories, supporters of James are bestowed with influential roles, including Sir George Jeffreys, recently appointed Lord Chief Justice.Art and science
Italian decorative artist, Antonio Verrio, is appointed 'principal Gardiner and Surveyor' to the King.Author, John Bunyan, publishes the second part of his Pilgrim's Progress.
International
Luxembourg surrenders to French forces. Renewed fighting between the French Bourbons and the Spanish Habsburgs had broken out the year before when French troops laid seize to Luxembourg and entered the Spanish Netherlands. Charles II rejects Spanish demands for assistance, determined to remain detached from the conflict.Comments back to top
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