Who created "Rest on the Flight into Egypt"?

Rest on the Flight into Egypt was created by Anton Raphael Mengs in mid-18th–late 18th century.

When was "Rest on the Flight into Egypt" created?

This artwork was created mid-18th–late 18th century.

What medium is "Rest on the Flight into Egypt"?

Rest on the Flight into Egypt is Red chalk, graphite; squared in graphite.

Is "Rest on the Flight into Egypt" in the public domain?

Yes, Rest on the Flight into Egypt is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Anton Raphael Mengs

mid-18th–late 18th century

Medium

Red chalk, graphite; squared in graphite

Dimensions

sheet: 16 5/16 x 12 11/16 in. (41.4 x 32.2 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Alain and Marie-Christine van den Broek d'Obrenan Gift, 2008

Accession Number

2008.616

Tags

Virgin MaryMenJesusSaints

Art Historical Context

Anton Raphael Mengs' *Rest on the Flight into*, a preparatory drawing from mid- to late 18th century captures a tender moment from the biblical narrative where the Holy Family pauses during their escape from King Herod. Depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the infant Jesus, by Joseph and possibly saints or angels, the work embodies the devotional themes central to Christian art. Mengs, a leading figure in the Neoclassical movement, drew inspiration from Renaissance masters like Raphael, blending idealism with emotional depth to evoke serenity and divine protection. Executed in red chalk heighte...

About the Artist

Anton Raphael Mengs

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