The Exodus from Egypt

Jan Sadeler I, after Maarten van Cleef

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a group of people moving across a landscape with their belongings and animals. The scene shows individuals with burdens on their backs, suggesting migration. In the foreground, a seated figure handles a basket while a young child is nearby. Various figures are transporting items like pots, bundles, and livestock, indicating departure or exodus. In the background, a large crowd further emphasizes the scale of movement, with hills or mountains in the distance. Animals such as a small dog and cattle are visible among the crowd, and the drawing features detailed poses and expressions conveying action and purpose.