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The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image is a monochrome drawing featuring three figures arranged in a triangular formation. On the left is an elderly man holding a long staff with both hands, extending his right hand forward. The central figure is a donkey, and on the right, a woman is seated on a rock with a cherubic child on her lap. Overhead, in the sky, is a celestial figure amidst radiant lines. The background consists of abstract, flowing lines resembling clouds or a glowing atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash
Dimensions
3672 × 3278 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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