Die Ruhe auf der Flucht nach Ägypten (zur Ausführung im Städelschen Kunstinstitut im Palais des Thurn und Taxisschen Oberpostmeisters Freiherr von Vrints-Treuenfeld in der Neuen Mainzer Straße) c. 1840 - 1847

drawing, paper

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

16_19th-century

pencil sketch

old engraving style

etching

paper

german

ink drawing experimentation

botanical drawing

pencil work

watercolour illustration

botanical art

"Die Ruhe auf der Flucht nach Ägypten" is a pencil drawing created by Philipp Veit between 1840 and 1847. It depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt. The drawing portrays Mary seated, cradling baby Jesus, while Joseph stands nearby, watching over them. The delicate lines and shading create a sense of tranquility and peace in the midst of their journey. The drawing is currently housed in the Städel Museum in Frankfurt am Main.