Rest on the Flight into Egypt 1610

Jacob Matham's 1610 etching, *Rest on the Flight into Egypt,* depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family's escape from King Herod. The image is a classic example of Baroque art, characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow, as well as its emotional intensity. The figures are realistically rendered, with the Virgin Mary looking down at her son with tenderness and concern. The scene is set in a landscape that evokes the dangers and hardships of the journey, with the presence of angels offering protection and guidance. This etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to Matham's ability to capture the emotional drama of the flight into Egypt.