The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi (1606–1680) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt is a 1643 ink by Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a group of three figures resting under a big tree. One person is sitting, holding a baby, while another leans in close. In the background, there’s a river, a ship, and some hills. The whole scene is drawn with sharp lines and dark shading. The artist used a method called etching to create this image. It’s a way to make prints by scratching into metal plates. Look up etching to see how it works.
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi (1606–1680) was an artist.
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