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The Flight into Egypt (La fuite en Egypte)

Claude Lorrain

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a rural scene with lush foliage, meandering paths, a line of trees on the horizon, and figures walking along a path. Detailed trees with textured leaves dominate the right side of the composition. The sky is depicted with delicate, horizontal lines. The color palette is monochrome, mainly using sepia tones to create light and shadow effects.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1630/1633
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4605 × 2800 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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