The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Artist: Giovanni Francesco Barbieri
Artwork: The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Description: This is a drawing by the Italian artist Giovanni Francesco Barbieri. The drawing depicts the Rest on the Flight into Egypt, a popular subject in Christian art. The Holy Family is shown resting during their flight from Herod’s soldiers. The Virgin Mary is seated with the Christ Child in her lap, while Joseph stands nearby. A donkey and an ox are also present. The drawing is in pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white gouache, over black chalk.
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