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The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

after Claude Lorrain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape from a slightly elevated perspective. To the left, there is an arched stone bridge over a small stream, framed by lush trees. In the background, there are faint outlines of a bridge and rolling hills under a soft, muted sky. The color palette consists of soft browns, grays, and bluish tones. The technique emphasizes atmospheric depth and natural serenity.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown and white wash over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
4792 × 3566 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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