Rest in Egypt c. 16th century

Editor: Cornelis Cort's "Rest in Egypt" shows the Holy Family taking a break. It feels peaceful, yet the lines of the engraving create such dramatic detail! What strikes you most about this piece? Curator: It’s the quiet intimacy, isn't it? Cort captures a human moment amidst the divine. You see the weariness in Mary's posture, Joseph ever watchful. And Jesus, playfully engaging with nature. The donkey, a silent witness. Doesn't it make you wonder about their journey? Editor: Yes, it's almost like they're caught between worlds! I hadn't really thought about the donkey. Curator: Precisely! That's the magic of art, isn't it? It keeps whispering new stories if we lend an ear. Editor: Definitely! Thanks, that’s a completely different perspective.