The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi

Associated Names
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi

Artist, Italian, 1606 - 1680

The viewpoint in the image is front-facing, revealing a group of figures interacting closely. The scene depicts detailed foliage and flora, extending into a gathering under a grand tree. Various figures, including a seated female and child engaged with angelic beings, are surrounded by the tree's branches. In the background, there is a serene lake, mountains, and a distant settlement. Clouds float in the sky above. The artwork is created using intricate line work with cross-hatching for depth and texture. The color scheme is monochromatic, utilizing tones of black and white for form and texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.66.23

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 15


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1985

  • Landscape Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985, no cat.

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65569011

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