The Flight into Egypt

About this work

This picture is a black-and-white drawing of a rocky, hilly landscape. In the foreground, a lone tree stands with twisted branches. A winding path leads down to a small village nestled near a river, where a few buildings and a bridge are visible. Farther back, a castle sits on a cliff, overlooking the scene. The artist used sharp lines to show texture, like the rough bark of the tree and the jagged rocks. This kind of drawing is made by scratching into a metal plate, which creates the fine details. Look up etching to see how artists make prints this way.