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Rest on the Flight into Egypt

A work made of etching printed in reddish brown on paper.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of etching printed in reddish brown on paper.

Date:

n.d.

Artist:

Bartolomeo Biscaino
Italian, before 1629-1657

About this artwork

This tender scene depicts the Holy Family resting, while an angel picks fruit from a tree for the Virgin. The elegance of the twisting, attenuated figures reflects the influence of Biscaino’s teacher, Valerio Gastello, but it also recalls the Mannerist etching style of Parmigianino.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Bartolomeo Biscaino

Title

Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Place

Italy (Artist's nationality)

Date

1627–1657

Medium

Etching printed in reddish brown on paper

Dimensions

18.7 × 24.7 cm (7 3/8 × 9 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Elizabeth Hammond Stickney Collection

Reference Number

1887.517

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