# The Flight into Egypt

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## Artwork

- Artist: [CIGOLI](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/cigoli-r2a601b4b8dab42>)
- Date: 1551-1600
- Technique: Oil on copper, 51 x 37 cm

## Commentary

The Flight into Egypt c. 1608 Oil on copper, 51 x 37 cm Musée Fabre, Montpellier Cigoli painted the Flight into Egypt several times during his career. This painting on copper was commissioned by Ferdinando de&#39; Medici in 1607 in Florence on behalf of Marguerite of Habsburg, Queen of Spain.

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## Attribution

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