Rest on the Flight into Egypt 1790

This etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, titled "Rest on the Flight into Egypt," depicts a pivotal moment from the biblical narrative of the Holy Family's journey to Egypt. The etching, executed in 1790, showcases the tender moment of rest as Mary cradles the infant Jesus while Joseph, exhausted from the journey, slumbers nearby. The composition is defined by intimate scale, with the figures rendered in detail against a simplified backdrop of foliage and a distant donkey. This small-scale engraving is a testament to the delicate beauty of Chodowiecki's work, capturing the quiet intimacy of the scene.