The Rest on the Flight into Egypt 1762 - 1844

Giuseppe Bernardino Bison's "The Rest on the Flight into Egypt" (1762-1844) is a delicate pen and ink drawing depicting the biblical scene of the Holy Family resting during their flight to Egypt. The composition, executed with dynamic lines and subtle shading, highlights the figures of Joseph, Mary, and the Christ Child, with an angel hovering above them. The work, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a small but captivating example of Bison's skill in capturing movement and emotion within a simple, yet powerful, design.