The Flight into Egypt
1798
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1798
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Flight into Egypt is a 1798 ink by Jean-Baptiste Hüet, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a family on the run, carrying bundles and leading a donkey. A boy walks ahead, holding a stick, while a woman holds a baby and guides a sheep. More sheep scatter around them, and a dark, stormy sky looms behind a lone tree. The artist used sharp lines to show motion and tension, especially in the swirling clouds. The scene feels urgent, like a moment frozen in time. Next, check out etching to see how artists create prints like this one.
