Holy Family Resting on the Flight into Egypt
1631
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1631
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Holy Family Resting on the Flight into Egypt is a 1631 chalk by Laurent de La Hyre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three figures in a rocky landscape. A woman kneels, her head bowed, holding a baby wrapped in cloth. Behind her, a man sits with his back turned, one arm resting on a staff. The ground is rough, with jagged rocks and sparse trees. The loose, sketchy lines suggest quick movement, like a moment frozen in time. The artist used gray wash and chalk to create soft shadows and light. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style shaped drama in art.
