Rest on the Flight into Egypt 1633 - 1679

This etching, "Rest on the Flight into Egypt," is a detailed black and white depiction of a biblical scene. Created by an unknown artist between 1633 and 1679, it depicts the moment when Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus rest during their flight to Egypt to escape King Herod’s wrath. The artwork is now located at the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the importance of the Flight into Egypt in Dutch religious art. The composition highlights the journey's weariness, captured in Joseph's pose as he leads the donkey and Mary's fatigue as she rests with the baby Jesus.