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The Flight into Egypt: Crossing a Brook

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

This detailed etching depicts two individuals and a donkey. One figure, a woman, is seated on the donkey while holding an infant. The second figure, an older man, is walking with a staff. The landscape is filled with intricate foliage and trees, with a winding path.

Artwork Details

Date
1654
Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
4398 × 2864 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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