The flight into Egypt crossing a brook after 1654

This etching, titled "The Flight into Egypt Crossing a Brook," is a small-scale work by an anonymous artist after 1654. The image depicts a biblical scene, the Flight into Egypt, in which Mary and Joseph are fleeing to Egypt with the infant Jesus to escape Herod's wrath. The composition is tight and focused, with Mary and Joseph prominently featured riding on a donkey, a symbol of humility and simplicity. The etching is characterized by its fine, cross-hatched lines, which give the work a sense of depth and texture. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses this artwork.