The Flight into Egypt (La fuite en Egypte)

About this work

This scene shows a family on a journey through a quiet landscape. A woman holds a child, while a man leads a donkey. Trees line the path, and a small village sits in the distance under a bright sky. The lines are soft but detailed, with light and shadow separating the figures from the background. The artist used a technique called drypoint to create the fine, scratchy texture you see here. It’s a way to make delicate lines by carving into a metal plate. Next, look up etching to see how it works.