Landscape with the Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Art Historical Context

Created in the 15th century by Sebastiano de Valentinis, *Landscape with the Rest on the Flight into Egypt captures a beloved biblical scene the Holy Family pausing during their journey to safety. This etching, now part of the National Gallery of Art’s Rosenwald Collection, reflects the Renaissance interest in merging sacred narratives with naturalistic surroundings. The artist uses the landscape not merely as background but as an integral element that conveys both the tranquility and the quiet drama of the moment. Etching, a relatively new printmaking technique during this period, allowed ar...