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The Flight into Egypt: Small

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a rider on a donkey with another figure leading the donkey. The drawing depicts an outdoor scene in which a figure is seated on a donkey, swathed in a cloak. The donkey is loaded with bundles. Another figure, wearing a hat and holding a stick, leads the donkey. The background is filled with trees and greenery. The overall composition is detailed and evokes a sense of movement through a quietly atmospheric landscape. This is in the style of Rembrandt, known for his detailed etchings and masterful use of light and shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1633
Medium
etching
Dimensions
2824 × 3993 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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