Artwork
The Flight into Egypt: Small
The Flight into Egypt: Small is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1633 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Flight into Egypt: Small is an etching created by Rembrandt van Rijn in 1633.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a man and woman, likely Mary and Joseph, walking through a wooded landscape with a donkey carrying a bundle. The scene is characterized by quiet contemplation and reverence, evoking a sense of intimacy and solemnity.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, drawing attention to the figures in the foreground. The contrast between light and dark areas adds to the overall atmosphere of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
The Flight into Egypt
The Flight into Egypt
The Flight into Egypt
The Flight, Joseph at Right and Mary and Angel at Left
The Flight with the Holy Family at the Right
The Flight with Joseph in the Foreground
Soldier Holding a Fowl by the Feet
Flight into Egypt
The Flight into Egypt: The Flight with the Madonna at Right Supported by Angels
The Holy Family Descending a Path near Shepherds
The Flight into Egypt: a Night Piece
Carrying Lambs