Landscape with the Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Sebastiano de Valentinis

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching depicting a scene from a slightly elevated point of view. In the foreground on the right, a woman sits with a baby in her lap next to a tree and rock, while a man reclines below. In the distance, a village with buildings and a path is visible in a rocky landscape, with small figures present. The background features hills and cliffs, with a figure in the sky holding a banner. The etching is detailed, with precise line work and cross-hatching for texture. The monochromatic palette creates strong contrasts between light and dark areas.