Rest on the Flight Into Egypt n.d.

This red chalk drawing by Giulio Cesare Procaccini depicts the biblical story of the Rest on the Flight into Egypt. The composition features the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child resting on her lap. Two angels flank the Virgin Mary as she watches over the sleeping Christ Child. The delicate lines and soft shading of the drawing create a sense of tenderness and serenity. The drawing serves as a preparatory study for a larger painting, showcasing the artist's skilled hand in capturing the subject's anatomical features and emotions.