Rest on the Flight into Egypt
1758
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1758
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows three people resting by a rocky hillside. One person stands with their back turned, another sits holding a child who’s leaning on them. The background has rough trees and bushes, with a sense of movement in the lines. The scene looks like a moment of travel, with tired but calm figures. The artist used shading to show fabric and skin, making the figures stand out against the rough landscape. Check out how this was made using etching.
