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The Flight into Egypt

Benjamin West

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three human figures inside a tent or draped structure. One woman is standing in profile, wearing a gown and a headband. An older man with facial hair is sitting, holding an infant wrapped in cloth. They are near a standing donkey, and above them is a cherub-like figure with curly hair appearing from behind a curtain. The background has sketchy lines and hatching, emphasizing the draped cloth above the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1800
Medium
pen and brown ink and wash, heightened with white gouache, on laid paper
Dimensions
3569 × 4692 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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