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Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Andrea Scacciati after Agostino Carracci

National Gallery of Art

The image features two individuals seated outdoors on rocky terrain, engaged in conversation or contemplation. Both figures are captured from at least the waist up. The person on the left has soft facial features and curly hair, while the individual on the right has more expressive hair and beard. They are both clothed in draped garments. The setting includes expressive trees with sweeping branches and a landscape with hills or a distant view. The artwork is bordered.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1766
Medium
etching, sulfur tint, and roulette printed in brown
Dimensions
3085 × 3988 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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