The Flight into Egypt, from The Life of the Virgin, from the Latin Edition 1511

This woodcut, "The Flight into Egypt," is part of Albrecht Durer's series "The Life of the Virgin," a collection of woodcuts depicting scenes from the life of Mary. Created in 1511, it depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family's flight from Herod's wrath. The detailed depiction of the landscape, with its intricate trees and the looming presence of a bridge, showcases Durer's meticulous attention to detail, characteristic of Northern Renaissance art. The scene is set in a forest, the Holy Family is portrayed with Joseph guiding a donkey carrying Mary and the infant Jesus. Angels are seen in the heavens above, symbolizing divine protection. This print is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.