The Flight with Joseph in the Foreground
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1753
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a group of people walking through a forest. A woman in the front holds a staff and looks back, while others carry bundles. Tall trees and rocky ground fill the scene, with a few figures in the distance. The artist used fine lines to create texture, like the rough bark of trees or the folds in clothing. This kind of printmaking is called etching. Look up etching to see how artists like this one made detailed images without paint.
