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The Flight into Egypt

Sébastien Bourdon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures: one person leading a donkey carrying another individual wrapped in cloth. They are surrounded by bushes and shrubbery with intricate line work. In the background, there is a structure with two columns and an orb on the left. Trees line the horizon under a cloudy sky. Further back, a complex of buildings with rectangular shapes and rooftops is visible among more trees and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing the contrast between dark lines and light paper.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
4193 × 3377 px
Public Domain
Yes
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