Engel verschijnt aan Jozef in een droom 1626 - 1657

This etching by French Baroque artist Sébastien Bourdon depicts the biblical story of the Angel appearing to Joseph in a dream. The artwork, titled "Engel verschijnt aan Jozef in een droom," (meaning "Angel appears to Joseph in a dream") is a depiction of the dream that Joseph, husband of Mary, experiences. In the dream, an angel appears to him and warns him to flee to Egypt with Mary and the baby Jesus because Herod intends to kill all newborn boys. The etching captures the drama and emotion of this moment in scripture, creating a sense of urgency and suspense.