The Flight into Egypt [recto]
1401
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
![The Flight into Egypt [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/8f4d5275d7f90f98/full.webp)
1401
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a scene of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus fleeing to Egypt. It's a small, delicate piece made on animal skin. The artist used tiny details to tell the story, like the clothes and faces of the people. The painting is interesting because it shows a quiet moment from a big story. It's not a big, dramatic scene, but a small, personal one. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique: sfumato.
![The Destruction of the Egyptian Idols [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/646d3c2b8098cfee/thumb.webp)
