The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
1630
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1630
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a 1630 ink by Simone Cantarini, a Baroque work, depicting holy family, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a scene of Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus resting. It's an etching, which is a technique where the artist scratches a design into a metal plate. The artist likely chose this scene because it's a quiet moment in the story of Jesus' life, and it lets them focus on the characters' emotions. To learn more about this style, look at the work of artist: Cantarini, Simone.
