The Flight into Egypt
1515
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1515
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus riding a donkey through a dark forest. The artist uses fine lines to carve shadows and textures into the metal plate. You can almost feel the cold night air in the branches. The trees here are more than scenery. They twist like fingers, framing the figures in flickering light. It’s not just a trip—it’s a quiet escape at night. If you like how shadows tell stories, try Master L’s other engravings.
