Who painted The Flight into Egypt?

The Flight into Egypt was painted by Jacques Callot in 1634.

Where can I see The Flight into Egypt?

The Flight into Egypt is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Flight into Egypt?

The Flight into Egypt is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Flight into Egypt

Jacques Callot , 1634

The Flight into Egypt is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Flight into Egypt is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot around 1634. It is one of over 1,400 etchings produced by the artist, a French printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the biblical scene of Mary and Joseph fleeing to Egypt with the infant Jesus, as indicated by the title 'Maria fugiens in Egyptum' at the bottom. The image shows Mary on a donkey, holding the child, while Joseph walks alongside, carrying a staff.

Technique & Style

The work is an etching, a printmaking technique that involves etching a design onto a metal plate with acid. The resulting black-and-white image features detailed scenery, including trees, a rocky hill, and angelic figures in the sky, characteristic of Callot's style.