1556
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Flight into Egypt is a 1556 ink by Giovanni Battista Fontana, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a family on the run through a wooded area. The man carries a staff, the woman holds a bundle, and a child clings to her back. Trees and bushes fill the background, with a rocky path underfoot. Notice how the artist used fine lines to show texture—clothes, leaves, and even the horse’s fur. The scene feels urgent but also quiet, like a moment frozen in time. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create depth with ink and metal plates.
Giovanni Battista Fontana (1524 – 25 September 1587) was an Italian painter and engraver.
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