Rest on the flight into Egypt, Mary holding and looking at the infant Christ while St. Joseph reads 1632 - 1642

This drawing, "Rest on the flight into Egypt, Mary holding and looking at the infant Christ while St. Joseph reads," by Simone Cantarini, depicts a scene from the Biblical story of the Holy Family's journey to Egypt. The delicate lines and shading of the pen and ink drawing emphasize the tender moment of Mary holding and gazing at the baby Jesus, while Joseph reads in the background. This work is a prime example of Cantarini's talent for capturing emotions and creating a sense of intimacy within a religious scene, and it showcases the artist's mastery of draftsmanship in the early 17th century. The drawing, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, is a treasured example of Baroque art.