Rest on the Flight by Albrecht Durer

Rest on the Flight 1511

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Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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tree

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amateur sketch

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thin stroke sketch

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pencil sketch

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incomplete sketchy

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linework heavy

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child

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sketchwork

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plant

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detailed observational sketch

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sketch

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rough sketch

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line

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scratch sketch

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botany

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initial sketch

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monochrome

"Rest on the Flight" is a 1511 drawing by the German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer. The drawing depicts the biblical story of the flight into Egypt, a subject that was popular among artists of the time. The scene shows Mary resting beneath a tree with her child, Jesus, in her arms. In the background, a city is visible. The drawing is characterized by its delicate lines, expressive shading, and detailed rendering of the figures and the landscape. It is housed at the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin.

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