1472
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Flight into Egypt is a 1472 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman and a man riding a donkey. The woman is holding a baby, and the man is looking back at a group of people and animals. There are palm trees and other plants around them. The scene is detailed, with many lines and textures that give it a sense of depth and movement. In the background, there are hills and a body of water. The sky is light, and the overall mood of the scene is one of calmness and serenity. The engraving is done in a style that is characteristic of the Renaissance period, with intricate details and a focus on realism. The artist who created this engraving was Schongauer, Martin.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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