The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1644
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows three figures standing by a well. The older man leans on a staff, the woman holds a child, and both look tired. Behind them, a tree and a building sit in a hilly, distant landscape. The artist used fine lines to show the folds in their clothes and the texture of the well. The scene feels quiet and worn, like a moment of rest. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Bourdon made detailed prints.
