Vlucht naar Egypte: nachtstuk 1651 - 1808

"Vlucht naar Egypte: nachtstuk" (Flight into Egypt: Night Piece), a 1651 etching by Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family's escape to Egypt. The dark, shadowy composition emphasizes the sense of urgency and danger, with Joseph leading the way with a lantern and Mary and baby Jesus on a donkey. The dramatic use of light and shadow, characteristic of Rembrandt's style, creates a sense of depth and realism. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Rembrandt's mastery of depicting human emotion and narrative through the expressive power of light and dark.