The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Sébastien Bourdon

Associated Names
Sébastien Bourdon

Artist, French, 1616 - 1671

This is a drawing of a pastoral scene with three figures and a donkey. The drawing depicts three robed figures walking beside a donkey. The central figure is guiding the other two, one of which appears to be a smaller, younger figure. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and architectural structures, suggesting a rural environment. In the distance, there are hills and possibly a cityscape. The atmosphere is serene, with detailed attention to the natural elements such as the leaves on trees and textures of fabric in the clothing. The lines are clear and defined, providing a sense of movement to the subjects within the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching [counterproof]

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 18.8 x 23.1 cm (7 3/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 19.1 x 23.7 cm (7 1/2 x 9 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1975.32.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 26, State pre 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

Q65577270

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