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The Flight into Egypt

Jean-Baptiste Hüet

National Gallery of Art

The image shows several figures in motion. In the center, a person with curly hair is guiding a donkey while pointing ahead. On the donkey, there is a woman with a headscarf holding a child. Other figures are also present, some holding onto goats and sheep, in a rocky landscape. The central figure holds a staff. The background has rough rock formations and contrasting light and shadows.

Artwork Details

Date
1798
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3370 × 4680 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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