Rest on the Flight into Egypt
1644
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1644
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a tired-looking woman kneeling by a tree, holding a baby. Behind her, another person sits slumped on the ground, also worn out. The lines are loose and quick, like the artist was drawing fast—trees, rocks, and clothes all look sketchy and uneven. The scene feels rushed, almost like a snapshot of a moment. The woman’s posture and the baby’s calm face suggest a pause in a long journey. This is made using etching, a printing method where the artist scratches into a metal plate.
