The Rest on the Flight, with Holy Family under a Tree
1753
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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 resting under a tree. Some are lying down, others sit or kneel, all tangled in robes and branches. The artist used sharp lines to show the folds of their clothes and the rough bark of the tree. The scene looks busy but calm, like a pause in a long journey. The way the lines overlap gives it a sense of movement, even though everything is still. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this one create these detailed prints.
