Rest on Flight into Egypt n.d.

This is a drawing in brown ink by the Italian Baroque artist Guido Reni depicting the Flight into Egypt, a biblical story where the Holy Family flees to Egypt to escape the wrath of King Herod. The scene portrays Mary and Joseph resting on their journey, while an angel appears in the clouds above them. This drawing demonstrates Reni's mastery of line and composition, highlighting the figures' expressive gestures and the harmonious arrangement of the scene. Reni's use of chiaroscuro, where light and dark contrast, adds depth and drama to the composition, further enhancing the emotional weight of the narrative.