Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Artist: Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Artwork: Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Description: This is a preparatory drawing for a larger altarpiece. It depicts the Holy Family resting during their flight into Egypt. The Virgin Mary is seated on the ground, with the infant Jesus in her arms. Joseph stands behind her, leaning on a staff. Two angels hover above them, one holding a palm frond and the other a basket of fruit.
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