Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family Passing under an Arch
1752
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1752
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white etching shows a small group of people walking under a crumbling stone arch. One person is carrying a bundle, another holds a lantern, and a child clings to an adult’s back. The arch frames a dark, wooded area behind them, while the ground looks uneven and rough. The scene is packed with small details—like the lantern’s handle and the way the figures’ clothes cling to their bodies. This kind of careful shading was common in the 1700s to create depth. Next, check out the Baroque movement for more dramatic, busy scenes like this one.
