The Rest on the Flight, reverse_ painted marble panel in a stone frame c. 1450

"The Rest on the Flight" (c. 1450) is an anonymous reverse-painted marble panel depicting the biblical scene of the Holy Family resting during their flight to Egypt. The painting showcases the detailed and delicate brushwork common in 15th-century Northern European art. The composition is a typical representation of the Flight into Egypt, with Mary, Joseph, and the Christ child at the center of the scene, accompanied by two angels. The artist captures the moment with great realism, emphasizing the serene and tranquil atmosphere of the journey. The painting is located at the Städel Museum and serves as a prime example of early Netherlandish painting.