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The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1644
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is not described in the Bible; however, it was a popular subject in art. In this etching, the exhausted Holy Family is preparing for the night. The Virgin wears a so-called gypsy hat. In Rembrandt’s day, it was believed that Gypsies came from Egypt and that their clothing reflected ancient Egyptian attire.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-1961-1018
- Dimensionsheight 92 mm x width 59 mm
- Physical characteristicsets en droge naald