1509
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a 1509 ink by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut depicts a serene scene of the Holy Family resting under a tree during their flight into Egypt. The Virgin Mary sits on the ground, cradling the infant Jesus, while Joseph stands beside her, looking down. A donkey is visible to the left, and various foliage and trees surround them. In the background, a distant landscape is visible, with buildings and a body of water. The scene is filled with symbolic details, including the tree with a bird's nest and a cherub perched on a branch. The overall atmosphere is one of peace and tranquility, conveying the sense of a moment of rest during a difficult journey. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Cranach the Elder, Lucas.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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