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The Flight into Egypt: Crossing a Brook

Rembrandt van Rijn

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white etching of a scene. A woman sits on a donkey, wearing a head covering and long dress, holding an infant. The donkey's head is lowered. A man walks to the right, holding a long staff. He wears a hat and a long coat. The background shows dark, shadowy areas suggesting trees or foliage. The etching is signed in the bottom left corner. The scene is framed by a rough, off-white border.

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1263 × 874 px
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