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The Flight into Egypt

Stefano Della Bella

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman riding a donkey, holding an infant in her arms. A man stands beside the donkey, leading it. In the background are trees, mountains, and cherubic faces or angels in the clouds. The woman wears a headscarf and long garments, and a halo is above her head. The etching is detailed and has a textured background.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1662
Medium
etching on laid paper [restrike]
Dimensions
3535 × 3493 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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