1514
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt at a Fountain is a 1514 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows a group of people and animals resting by a fountain. The scene is packed with twisting vines, carved decorations, and tiny figures climbing or sitting around the water. The background has a grand archway with more intricate designs, and the whole thing feels like a mix of nature and architecture. The artist used sharp lines and repeating patterns to fill every inch. Notice how the figures blend into the ornate frames—it’s like the fountain itself is a piece of art. Next, check out how this woodcut technique works.
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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