1517
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a 1517 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a serene scene of the Holy Family resting during their flight into Egypt. Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus are seated in a lush landscape, surrounded by trees and foliage. The figures are dressed in simple, flowing robes, with Mary holding the baby Jesus in her lap. Joseph stands beside them, looking down at the child. In the background, a distant village is visible, with buildings and a church steeple rising above the trees. The sky above is filled with clouds, adding to the sense of tranquility in the scene. The painting's use of cross-hatching and engraving techniques creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the peaceful scene. To learn more about the artist's use of engraving, explore the works of Altdorfer, Albrecht.
Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480 – 12 February 1538) was a German painter, engraver and architect of the Renaissance working in Regensburg. Along with Lucas Cranach the Elder and Wolf Huber he is regarded to be the main…
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