The Rest on the Flight into Egypt c. 1720

"The Rest on the Flight into Egypt" is a brown ink drawing created by Carlo Antonio Tavella, an Italian artist active in the early 18th century. The drawing depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family’s escape from King Herod, during which they rested in a verdant, sunlit landscape. Tavella skillfully rendered the figures of Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus, with Mary kneeling and holding Jesus, while Joseph rests his hand on Mary’s shoulder. The peaceful scene features a donkey grazing in the distance, emphasizing the simplicity and arduousness of the family's journey.