The Holy Family Preparing to Embark

Sébastien Bourdon

Associated Names
Sébastien Bourdon

Artist, French, 1616 - 1671

This is a drawing of a countryside scene with elements of classical architecture. The image shows a rural scene where a person herds a donkey across a wooden bridge. A woman, wearing a long flowing garment, stands on the bridge. In the background, there are classical structures, such as a temple and ruins, surrounded by vegetation and mountains. The drawing style reflects a traditional approach that captures the beauty and simplicity of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.32.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 25, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1967

  • Robert-Dumesnil, A.P.F. Le peintre-graveur francais, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole francaise, ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de M. Bartsch. Reprint (11 vols. in 6). Paris: F. deNobe

Wikidata ID

Q65577266

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