Vlucht naar Egypte 1627 - 1655

"Vlucht naar Egypte" (Flight into Egypt), an etching by Samuel Bernard, depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt to escape King Herod's massacre of the innocents. The scene is set in a landscape with a dramatic sky and features Joseph, Mary, and the Christ child. The etching's delicate lines and shading create a sense of urgency and emotion, emphasizing the journey's importance. This work, housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Bernard's skill and the enduring power of the Flight into Egypt narrative.