The Exodus from Egypt
1585
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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jan Sadeler I
Jan Sadeler I (1550–1600) was a Flemish artist, born in Brussels.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Exodus from Egypt is a 1585 ink by Jan Sadeler I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a chaotic crowd fleeing with pots and bundles. In the center, a man kneels with a baby, while others rush past carrying household items. On the left, a figure with a torch points upward, and soldiers with spears march in the background. The scene is packed with movement, but faces are simple and expressive. The Latin text at the bottom hints this is about leaving Egypt with treasures. The artist used fine lines to build shadows and depth, making the figures stand out. Try looking up engraving to see how artists like this carved detailed scenes into metal plates.
Jan Sadeler I (1550–1600) was a Flemish artist, born in Brussels.
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