Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family, Disembarking
1752
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1752
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a small group of people by a tree and a rocky shore. One person kneels, another stands holding a staff, and a winged figure hovers nearby. The background has a simple building and some bushes, while the tree’s branches spread out wildly above them. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and emotion, especially in the winged figure’s flowing robes. The scene looks like a moment of rest during a journey. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style’s drama and energy fit into bigger art trends.
