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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Flight into Egypt is a 1644 ink by Sébastien Bourdon, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two figures walking together. The older man leans on a staff, looking down. The younger woman carries a child on her back and holds a bundle under her arm. Behind them, a palm tree sways in the wind. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the clothing and tree. The scene feels like a quiet moment in a journey. Look up etching to see how artists like Bourdon made these detailed prints.
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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