Rivierlandschap met de Heilige Familie op de vlucht naar Egypte 1634 - 1686

"Rivierlandschap met de Heilige Familie op de vlucht naar Egypte" is an etching by Dutch artist Jacques Prou, executed between 1634 and 1686. The print depicts a landscape with a river flowing through it, leading to a town nestled on a hilltop. The Holy Family, fleeing to Egypt, are positioned in the foreground, providing the biblical context of the scene. Prou's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the landscape, which is rendered in a realistic and highly detailed manner. This etching, a fine example of Dutch Baroque art, showcases Prou's talent in capturing the beauty of nature, demonstrating a common theme of the period, where natural scenery was often integrated with biblical scenes.