The Flight into Egypt

Early Engravers, c. 1470/1475

This is a drawing of a scene in a wooded area featuring elaborate vegetation and an animal. The drawing features intricate detailing of a lush landscape with abundant tall trees and verdant leaves. In the foreground, there is an animal beneath a seated woman holding a child on its back. A cloaked figure stands next to them. Above them, a canopy of diverse plants forms an arch. The use of line work and shading creates various textures throughout the composition, giving depth to the greenery, fabric, and ground. This is in the style of Albrecht Dürer, showcasing fine linear details and narrative intricacy typical of his engravings.
Seniman
Early Engravers
Tahun
c. 1470/1475
Jenis
Print
Teknik
engraving on laid paper
Ukuran
sheet (trimmed to platemark): 25.7 × 16.9 cm
Koleksi
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lisensi
Domain publik, CC0

Deskripsi gambar

This is a drawing of a scene in a wooded area featuring elaborate vegetation and an animal. The drawing features intricate detailing of a lush landscape with abundant tall trees and verdant leaves. In the foreground, there is an animal beneath a seated woman holding a child on its back. A cloaked figure stands next to them. Above them, a canopy of diverse plants forms an arch. The use of line work and shading creates various textures throughout the composition, giving depth to the greenery, fabric, and ground. This is in the style of Albrecht Dürer, showcasing fine linear details and narrative intricacy typical of his engravings.

Early Engravers