Rest on the Flight to Egypt 1494

Albrecht Dürer's "Rest on the Flight to Egypt" is a masterful pen and ink drawing from 1494. The composition features the Holy Family resting during their flight to Egypt, a popular theme in Renaissance art. The scene shows the Virgin Mary, her long hair flowing, gently cradling the infant Jesus. Joseph, with a characteristically severe expression, sits beside them, his worn hand resting on a staff. This artwork exemplifies Dürer's exceptional skill in depicting naturalistic detail, with particular emphasis on the drapery and the anatomical accuracy of the figures. Dürer's meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of line would have a lasting influence on generations of artists.