Rest on the flight into Egypt: a night piece after 1644

"Rest on the flight into Egypt: a night piece" is a 17th-century etching created by an anonymous artist. The print depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family resting during their journey to Egypt. The scene is set at night, with the figures illuminated by a lantern, and the emphasis on the darkness adds to the somber atmosphere of the piece. The composition is intimate and focused on the figures. The etching is a small work, measuring only 154 mm in height and 112 mm in width, and is now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.