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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn — The Flight into Egypt (A Night Piece) (B., Holl. 53; New Holl. 262; H. 253)
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

The Flight into Egypt (A Night Piece) (B., Holl. 53; New Holl. 262; H. 253)

A night scene depicting Mary and Joseph's escape with the infant Jesus into Egypt, rendered through combined etching and drypoint techniques. This 1651 work captures dramatic light and shadow effects characteristic of Rembrandt's mature style.

Medium
Etching and drypoint, 1651, a good impression of New Hollstein's sixth state (of ten), framed

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December 3, 2021

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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, The Flight into Egypt (A Night Piece) (B., Holl. 53; New Holl. 262; H. 253)

A night scene depicting Mary and Joseph's escape with the infant Jesus into Egypt, rendered through combined etching and drypoint techniques. This 1651 work captures dramatic light and shadow effects characteristic of Rembrandt's mature style.

Medium
Etching and drypoint, 1651, a good impression of New Hollstein's sixth state (of ten), framed
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Rembrandt, 1651, Night Scene, Etching, Dutch, Religious, Biblical, Drypoint

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