Rest on the Flight into Egypt is an oil on canvas painting by Italian painter Federico Barocci, created c. 1573.

[1] The painting depicts an episode from the early life of Jesus, the Rest on the Flight into Egypt, a usual subject in Catholic art.

The scene is shown from a simple and familiar point of view so as to invite devotion among the faithful.

Behind her, Joseph holds out a branch with a few cherries from a tree to Jesus.

The straw hat, the flask, the food bag and the donkey, at the right, contribute to create an atmosphere of intimacy.