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The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Carlo Antonio Tavella

1720

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century

About this work

This sketch shows two people resting by a rocky riverbank. One sits with a baby, while the other leans nearby, looking down. Behind them, trees line the shore, and a ship sails in the distance. The artist used quick, loose lines and brown ink to create a rough but lively scene. The white highlights add light to the figures and landscape, making them stand out. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style’s drama and movement shaped art.

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