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The Return from Egypt

Sébastien Bourdon

National Gallery of Art

This image features a scene with architectural and natural elements. The viewpoint is from slightly above, looking down onto a composition with town structures, trees, and a distant cityscape. The artwork is created with intricate, fine brushstrokes in a linear, etching style. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of sepia or brown ink lines against a cream background. The scene includes figures in draped attire, stone structures, foliage, and classical buildings in the distance.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
4183 × 3389 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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