The Flight into Egypt: a Night Piece is a 1651 ink by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a serene nighttime scene, with the Virgin Mary and Joseph fleeing to Egypt on a donkey. The moon casts a gentle glow on the figures, while the surrounding landscape is shrouded in darkness. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. A quiet visual detail that stands out is the way the artist has rendered the texture of the donkey's fur, using short, curved lines to suggest its softness. This attention to detail adds a sense of realism to the scene, making it feel more intimate and relatable. For more information on the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the works of Rembrandt van Rijn.
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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