The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, or The Miracle of the Palm Tree

late 1630s

Simone Cantarini

Associated Names
Simone Cantarini

Artist, Pesarese, 1612 - 1648

The image displays a drawing of three full figures in seated positions. The central figure is a woman holding a small child on her lap, while an older man sits slightly behind her. The woman's facial features are gently drawn with downturned eyes and subtle expressions, and her hair is tucked under a veil or cap. She wears a flowing garment. The man has a bald head, a beard, and a kind expression, dressed in a long robe. The baby reaches upwards. Two small cherubs or putti are floating around them. The background features sketched clouds and a landscape hint for depth perception. No visible objects or jewelry are included in the illustration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk, squared for transfer and incised around edges, on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.5 x 18.3 cm (11 5/8 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1975.113.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

E. Desperet (Lugt 721), Charles Molinier (L.Supp.2917)

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64631689

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