The image shows three main figures and part of a fourth being in a dynamic and illustrated setting. There is a woman with a serene expression wearing a head covering, seated or partially reclining, holding an infant child. The child has curly hair and a slightly turned body. To the right, the back of a male figure is visible, with curly hair and possibly a beard, appearing to write or sketch. Above them, a small winged figure with curly hair is seen amidst cloud designs. The background is detailed with clouds and lines, giving a sense of depth and sky.

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The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Paul Troger (Austrian, 1698 - 1762)

1721

Medium: etching with roulette on laid paper
Classification: Print
Dimensions: plate: 15.6 x 11.4 cm (6 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.) ; sheet: 15.9 x 11.8 cm (6 1/4 x 4 5/8 in.)
Culture: Austrian
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Gift of The Ahmanson Foundation
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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