Flugten til Ægypten 1430 - 1491

"Flight into Egypt" is an engraving by German Renaissance artist Martin Schongauer, dating from 1430 to 1491. This detailed and intricate artwork portrays the biblical story of the Holy Family's flight to Egypt, with Mary and Joseph on a donkey, accompanied by angels and a lush landscape. Schongauer, known for his mastery of line and detail, utilizes delicate hatching and cross-hatching techniques to create a sense of depth and texture in the composition. "Flight into Egypt" is a testament to Schongauer's skill in rendering both the human figure and the natural world with remarkable precision and artistry.