The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family and Two Angels in a Skiff 

Giustino Menescardi made this drawing, The Flight into Egypt, using pen and brown ink with brown wash. The monochromatic sepia tones create a dramatic visual unity. The artist's confident strokes define the figures, creating a sense of movement and depth. Notice how Menescardi employed a dynamic composition, placing the skiff at a diagonal to create the illusion of forward motion and instability. The scene’s structure emphasizes a tension between the earthly and the divine. The Holy Family, rendered with soft, flowing lines, is juxtaposed against the more angular and energetic depiction of the angels, destabilizing traditional notions of sacred representation. The use of light and shadow enhances the emotional depth, drawing the viewer into the scene. Through this interplay of form and content, Menescardi’s drawing reflects broader philosophical inquiries into the nature of faith, protection, and the human condition. Art is not just about aesthetics but also about creating meaning through visual structure.