The Rest on the Return from Egypt
1575
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1575
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows three figures resting by a rocky path. A woman sits in the center, holding a child, while a bearded man leans over her. Behind them, a donkey stands tied to a tree, and a small boy plays near a basket. The scene is packed with plants and tiny details—birds, flowers, and distant buildings. The artist used fine lines to create deep shadows and textures, like the folds in the woman’s dress or the rough bark of the tree. This kind of careful shading is typical of the time. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
