The Rest during the flight to Egypt 1505

Albrecht Dürer's woodcut, "The Rest during the flight to Egypt" (1505), depicts the biblical story of Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus fleeing to Egypt to escape King Herod's wrath. The scene is set in a city landscape with an emphasis on architectural details, typical of Dürer's interest in realism and perspective. The composition is dynamic, with figures and objects arranged in a complex interplay of light and shadow. The use of woodcut, a technique common in the Renaissance, allows for a high degree of detail and a sense of depth. This artwork exemplifies Dürer's skill as a master printmaker and his ability to depict the biblical narrative with both narrative clarity and visual impact.