The Flight into Egypt

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three individuals on a journey with cherubs in the sky overhead. The scene depicts a serene countryside landscape where two figures are riding on a donkey while accompanied by another individual on foot. The donkey is walking along a path flanked by trees. Above them, there are several cherubic figures flying or floating among the clouds. The landscape is rich with intricate linework detailing the trees, rolling hills, and clouds, creating a sense of depth. The lower margin contains the phrase "Maria fugiens in Egiptum" which translates to "Mary fleeing into Egypt."