Vlucht naar Egypte 1864

Léopold Flameng's 1864 etching "Vlucht naar Egypte" depicts the biblical Flight into Egypt, a story that narrates Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus escaping King Herod's persecution. Flameng's depiction of this scene is a classic example of 19th-century religious art, emphasizing the drama and emotion of the story. The composition is full of figures, with Mary and Joseph at the center, accompanied by an angel and a donkey, suggesting the urgency of their flight. The detailed etching technique captures the intricate details of the figures and their surrounding landscape, making it a powerful and evocative image.