Landschap met de vlucht naar Egypte c. 1663 - 1726

"Landschap met de vlucht naar Egypte" is an etching by the French artist Moise Jean Baptiste Fouard, created between 1663 and 1726. The print depicts the biblical story of the Flight into Egypt, in which the Holy Family flees from King Herod's murderous intent. The scene is set in a picturesque landscape, with a distant town and rolling hills. The figures of Joseph, Mary, and the infant Jesus are prominently placed in the foreground, traveling on a donkey. The etching is a fine example of Fouard's work, which is characterized by its detailed rendering and sensitive use of light and shadow. It showcases the artist's mastery of the etching technique and his ability to depict both the beauty of the natural world and the drama of the biblical narrative.