Vlucht naar Egypte 1811 - 1839

"Vlucht naar Egypte" (Flight into Egypt) is an etching by Dutch artist Pieter Roosing, created between 1811 and 1839. The piece depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family's journey to Egypt to escape King Herod's persecution. Joseph leads a donkey carrying Mary and the infant Jesus, all three figures enveloped in drapery. The scene is set in a wooded landscape, emphasizing the perilous and secretive nature of their flight. Roosing's detailed etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the dramatic narrative of this religious tale.