The Flight into Egypt: a Night Piece 1651

Rembrandt's etching, "The Flight into Egypt: a Night Piece" (1651), depicts the biblical story of Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus fleeing to Egypt to escape King Herod. The dark, shadowy composition illuminated by a single lantern creates a sense of urgency and drama. The etching, executed with masterful detail, highlights Rembrandt's mastery of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses stark contrasts of light and dark to create dramatic effects. The etching is a testament to the artist’s skill in capturing human emotion and the essence of a narrative.