{"product_id":"the-flight-into-egypt-rembrandt-van-rijn","title":"The Flight into Egypt - Rembrandt van Rijn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, depicting the Holy Family on their journey to Egypt with characteristic attention to light, shadow, and human emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, executed by Rembrandt van Rijn around 1651, depicts the biblical narrative of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt to escape the wrath of Herod. Unlike many grand historical interpretations of this subject, Rembrandt focuses on the humble, human reality of the journey. The figures of Joseph, Mary, and the infant Jesus are rendered with a sense of weary travel, moving through a shadowed, atmospheric environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRembrandt employs his characteristic mastery of light and shadow, or chiaroscuro, to define the forms. The heavy, gnarled tree on the left provides a dark vertical anchor, contrasting with the lighter, more open space where the figures walk. His use of drypoint allows for soft, velvety blacks that add depth to the foliage and the folds of the travellers' garments. The donkey, burdened with supplies, is depicted with a quiet realism that grounds the scene in the everyday experience of a refugee family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work demonstrates the artist's ability to create texture and volume through varied line work. The cross-hatching in the background suggests a dense, overgrown path, while the lighter, more delicate lines on the figures suggest the play of light across their clothing. The composition is intimate, drawing the viewer into the quiet struggle of the figures. This print is a fine example of Rembrandt's approach to biblical themes, where he prioritises psychological depth and human emotion over idealised beauty. The work remains a study in how simple, gestural lines can convey a narrative of displacement and endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/abraham-receives-the-three-angels-rembrandt-van-rijn\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAbraham Receives the Three Angels - Rembrandt van Rijn by Rembrandt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jacobs-ladder-rembrandt-harmensz-van-rijn\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJacob's Ladder by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rembrandt van Rijn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138851111247,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138862121295,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138862154063,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138862186831,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138862219599,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59138862252367,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59138862285135,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59138862317903,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59138862350671,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59138862383439,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59138862416207,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59138862448975,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59138862481743,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59138862514511,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59138862547279,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59138862580047,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59138862612815,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59138862645583,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59138862678351,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59138862711119,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Flight-into-Egypt_Poster_CompositorV1_1792121050983.jpg?v=1792202632","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-flight-into-egypt-rembrandt-van-rijn","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}