1654
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Flight into Egypt is a 1654 ink by Sébastien Bourdon, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a man and woman walking, with a baby in a sling. The man holds a staff, and a donkey follows behind them. Trees and bushes fill the background, with a small building in the distance. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the folds in their clothes or the donkey’s fur. The scene looks quiet but busy with small details. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
Sébastien Bourdon (French pronunciation: ; 2 February 1616 – 8 May 1671) was a French painter and engraver. His chef d'œuvre is The Crucifixion of St. Peter made for the cathedral of Notre Dame.
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