The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family and Two Angels in a Skiff

Giustino Menescardi

Associated Names
Giustino Menescardi

Artist, Italian, c. 1720 - c. 1776

This is a drawing featuring a group in a boat with winged figures. The drawing shows several winged figures gathered around a seated figure holding a child. The figures are depicted with flowing robes and wings. The composition is dynamic, with movement of wings and clothing creating drama. The scene is set against rocky formations, and the lines and shading are gentle and fluid.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white, over black chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Howard Sturges

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.9 x 23 cm (13 3/4 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1956.9.24

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Howard Sturges [d. 1955], Providence, Rhode Island; bequest 1956 to NGA.

Associated Names

Watermarks

Letter V

Wikidata ID

Q64572510

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