The Flight into Egypt; the Holy Family walking together, Saint Joseph pointing to the left and the Virgin carrying the infant Christ, an angel in front of her offering a flower, after Reni

Engraved by Francois de Poilly French

After Guido Reni Italian

ca. 1648–81

Not on view

After a painting by Reni. Verso is not visible as print is laid to another sheet of paper.

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Title: The Flight into Egypt; the Holy Family walking together, Saint Joseph pointing to the left and the Virgin carrying the infant Christ, an angel in front of her offering a flower, after Reni
Artist: Engraved by Francois de Poilly (French, Abbeville 1623–1693 Paris)
Artist: After Guido Reni (Italian, Bologna 1575–1642 Bologna)
Date: ca. 1648–81
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 17 1/2 × 12 7/16 in. (44.4 × 31.6 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
Object Number: 51.501.4585
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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