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The Flight into Egypt

Johann Gottlieb Prestel after Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sepia-toned artwork depicting two figures and a donkey. A woman is seated side-saddle on the donkey, holding a child close to her chest. Beside them, a man walks alongside, guiding the donkey. The background shows a dynamic sky with dramatic cloud formations.

Artwork Details

Date
1782-1785
Medium
aquatint and etching in gray and brown
Dimensions
3586 × 5138 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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