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The rest on the flight into Egypt
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
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.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineDe rust op de vlucht naar Egypte. c. 1644. Rembrandt van Rijn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
