The Rest on the Flight into Egypt — History & Facts
The Holy Family is here resting on their flight into Egypt. The Virgin feeds the baby while Joseph holds up the little bowl from which she spoons the food. This is Rembrandt’s second etching, and he grapples with volume and depth.
While he separates light from dark (with a tangle of lines), once in shadow the figures are difficult to distinguish from the background.
More Artworks by Rembrandt van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son
Rembrandt van Rijn
The Crucifixion
Rembrandt van Rijn
Rembrandt and Saskia in the Scene of the Prodigal Son
Rembrandt van Rijn
Self-Portrait in a heavy Fur Cap: Bust
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of a Seated Old Woman with Clasped Hands
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of a Young Woman
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of Hendrickje Stoffels
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of Rembrandt
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portrait of the Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
Portraits of Jean Pellicorne and his Son Casper
Rembrandt van Rijn
