The Flight into Egypt

Sébastien Bourdon

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bearded man walking alongside a woman holding a child, with a donkey in the scene. The drawing features the figures in classical attire with flowing robes and head coverings. The man has a careful stride and is holding a walking stick. The woman is on the donkey, holding a child. The background shows trees and hills. The style is detailed with refined linework depicting a narrative moment.