Landschap met ruïne en rust tijdens de vlucht naar Egypte Possibly 1776 - 1779

"Landschap met ruïne en rust tijdens de vlucht naar Egypte" (Landscape with Ruins and Rest During the Flight to Egypt) is a mezzotint print created by Richard Earlom, possibly between 1776 and 1779. It is a reproduction of a painting by Claude Lorrain, a renowned 17th-century French painter known for his idealized landscapes. The print depicts a peaceful pastoral scene with a group of figures resting in the foreground, likely representing the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt. In the background, a Roman ruin and a distant city add a touch of historical and architectural grandeur. Earlom's meticulous technique captures the soft light and atmospheric depth characteristic of Lorrain's style, making this a visually striking example of 18th-century printmaking.