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The Rest on the Flight: Lightly Etched

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image displays two people sitting next to each other. The person on the left is positioned forward, holding a baby in their lap with legs crossed. Their face shows a downward gaze, wearing a headscarf. The person on the right has a beard, wears a hood, and looks towards the other person. Both wear long robe-like clothing. There are no visible jewelry or objects other than the baby. The background shows faint, etched lines implying foliage and branches. The scene has a sketch-like quality with minimal details.

Artwork Details

Date
1645
Medium
etching, with touches of drypoint
Dimensions
3522 × 3989 px
Public Domain
Yes
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