Vlucht naar Egypte 1660

This etching by Dutch artist Jan van Ossenbeeck, titled "Vlucht naar Egypte" (Flight into Egypt), dates back to 1660. It depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family's escape to Egypt to avoid King Herod's persecution of newborn Jesus. The scene features the figures of Joseph, Mary, and the Christ child, with Mary seated on a donkey led by Joseph. The artwork is small in scale, measuring only 176 mm high and 184 mm wide, reflecting the popular genre of Dutch etchings in the 17th century. The scene's composition and meticulous detail characteristic of Ossenbeeck's style capture a sense of movement and a poignant depiction of this important biblical narrative.