Repose in Egypt
1615
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1615
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a family of three resting in a wooded landscape. The man stands behind a seated woman and child, his arms raised as if shielding them. A donkey grazes nearby, while birds and plants fill the background. The figures look calm but tense, with soft shadows and rough textures. Notice how the artist used deep contrasts between light and dark to shape the figures—this helps them stand out against the busy scene. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this technique works.
