Rust op de vlucht naar Egypte

About this artwork

De Heilige Familie rust onder een boom tijdens de vlucht naar Egypte. Jozef geeft een kleine vrucht aan het Christuskind dat bij Maria op schoot ligt. Rechtsboven twee putti.

Art Historical Context

### Rest on the Flight to EgyptRust op de vlucht naar Egypte*) Simone Cantarini's etching captures a tender moment from the biblical Flight into Egypt, where the Holy Family pauses under a shady tree. Saint Joseph offers a small fruit to the Christ Child, who rests securely on the Virgin Mary's lap, evoking maternal warmth and divine protection. In the upper right, two putti—cherubic figures symbolizing heavenly joy—hover, adding a touch of celestial whimsy to the scene. Created between 1622 and 1648, this print measures 295 × 190 mm and reflects Cantarini's Bolognese Baroque roots, influence...

About the Artist

Simone Cantarini · 1612–1648

He was one of the most eminent pupils of Guido Reni and one of the most gifted engravers in the tradition of the Carracci. He had a strong personality and developed a highly original style, which united aspects of Bolognese classicism with a bold naturalism. Comment on works: Religious