Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Elisabetta Sirani

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching depicting two figures in a natural setting. Both individuals are shown from head to toe. The person on the left is seated with a beard, head resting on their hand. They have short, slightly curly hair. The person on the right is also seated, with long, flowing hair cascading down their back and partially across their face, holding a small object. Both wear long robes. Surrounding them are tall, leafy palm trees and sparse vegetation. In the sky above, there are ambiguous figures. The background suggests a natural landscape, possibly coastal or desert.