Mary Holding the Child in Her Arms and Joseph with the Basket, plate ten from The Flight into Egypt 1753

This etching, "Mary Holding the Child in Her Arms and Joseph with the Basket," is part of Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo's series *The Flight into Egypt,* a collection of 10 engravings created in 1753. The artwork, a depiction of the biblical story, shows Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus on their journey to Egypt. The detail of Joseph's basket and the landscape, including trees and a distant city, provide a glimpse into their journey. This work exemplifies the artist's skill in etching and his ability to capture the narrative of the story. It is part of the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.