1593
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a 1593 ink by Jan Muller, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a woman holding a baby under a tree. She’s sitting on the ground, looking down at the child. Behind them, branches spread out, and a cloth hangs nearby. The scene looks calm, with soft lines and shadows. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth. The Latin text at the bottom adds a poetic touch, but it’s hard to read without help. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists build detail with just ink and lines.
Jan Harmensz. Muller (1571–1628) was a Dutch engraver and painter. Muller was born in Amsterdam. His father was a book printer, engraver and publisher. He learned the engraving trade while working in the family…
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