{"product_id":"the-flight-into-egypt-sebastien-bourdon-2","title":"The Flight into Egypt - Sébastien Bourdon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seventeenth-century etching by Sébastien Bourdon depicting the Holy Family on their journey to Egypt, rendered with classical precision and fine line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching depicts the biblical narrative of the Holy Family during their journey to Egypt. Sébastien Bourdon, a French painter and printmaker active during the seventeenth century, demonstrates his technical command of the etching medium through varied line work and cross-hatching. The composition features the Virgin Mary, holding the infant Jesus, seated upon a donkey led by Joseph across a stone bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBourdon was known for his eclectic style, which absorbed influences from his time in Rome, including the works of Nicolas Poussin and Pieter van Laer. In this print, the figures are integrated into a natural setting defined by foliage and distant rock formations. The artist employs a clear, structured approach to the scene, balancing the foreground figures with the atmospheric depth of the background. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of volume in the drapery of the figures, while the surrounding environment remains secondary to the primary narrative action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Bourdon produced a significant body of work that circulated widely across Europe. His etchings often reflect the classical tendencies of the French Baroque, prioritising clarity of form and balanced composition. This particular work captures the quiet, contemplative nature of the journey, focusing on the physical exertion of the figures as they navigate the terrain. The etching technique allows for a crispness of detail, particularly in the rendering of the stone bridge and the textures of the clothing. This piece provides an example of the narrative print tradition that was common in the seventeenth century, where religious subjects were interpreted through the lens of classical order and humanistic observation.\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\/christ-carried-to-the-grave-claude-mellan\" 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;\"\u003eChrist Carried to the Grave by Claude Mellan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/presentation-in-the-temple-paulus-pontius\" 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;\"\u003ePresentation in the Temple by Paulus Pontius\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sebastien-bourdon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSébastien Bourdon prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sébastien Bourdon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59501969277263,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59501969408335,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59501969441103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59501969473871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59501969506639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59501969539407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59501969572175,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59501969604943,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59501969637711,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59501969670479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59501969703247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59501969736015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Flight-into-Egypt_Poster_CompositorV1_1794616605424.jpg?v=1794616632","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-flight-into-egypt-sebastien-bourdon-2","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}