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The Flight into Egypt

Jean-Laurent Legeay

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a view looking slightly upward at a crumbling stone bridge with figures crossing it. The horizon is obscured by trees and ruins without a distinct line. The artwork uses hatching and cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color palette is limited to brown and sepia shades, typical of aged etchings. architectural details, wild vegetation, and a rugged landscape can be seen.

Artwork Details

Date
1768
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3364 × 3994 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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