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Title
The Flight to Egypt
Description
Composition in black and white. Sketch lines. It depicts the flight of the Holy Family to Egypt. In the center of the composition, the Virgin Mary, and in her arms the Child Jesus, sitting on a donkey that is in profile to the left. To the left, standing, pulling the donkey, San Jose looking back. Figures have defined facial features. In the background, lanscape suggestion with trees and hills.
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Artwork Function
SketchArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Sketch for the panel The Flight to Egypt [FCO 2778]
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Certificate
1740
DN Number
334
Height
14
Width
16
Annotation
Stamped signature at bottom left edge "Portinari*". Undated
Annotation Family
On reverse, authentication and inscriptions by Maria Portinari "DN 334” and "Nº 608”.
