Rest on the Flight into Egypt 1803

Adam von Bartsch's "Rest on the Flight into Egypt" (1803) is a detailed etching that depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family's flight from King Herod. The artwork shows Mary seated and nursing the Christ Child, while Joseph tends to the donkey laden with their possessions. The scene is set in a peaceful, wooded landscape, with a distant view of a town. This etching, which is held in the Rijksmuseum, captures the weariness and vulnerability of the family's journey and has become a popular subject for artists throughout history.