Hvilen på flugten til Ægypten 1589

"Hvilen på flugten til Ægypten" (Rest on the Flight into Egypt) is a 1589 engraving by Jacques II de Gheyn. The artwork depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family's flight to Egypt, showing the Virgin Mary resting with the baby Jesus while Joseph watches over them. Gheyn's detailed style captures the tenderness of the moment, with a focus on the interplay of light and shadow. The engraving is held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark. This work showcases Gheyn's masterful handling of line and shading, creating a poignant and impactful representation of this important Christian narrative.