Alessandro Algardi ( 1602 - 1654 ) was an Italian painter. Alessandro Algardi s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2604.34 USD for The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, with a kneeling angel presenting flowers in 2004 to 7297.41 USD for Werkstatt Heilige Nacht in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.