Flight into Egypt (after Philip James de Loutherbourg)
Pierre-François Laurent (1739-1809)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
ink & paper
Measurements
460 x 350 mm
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 286460
Summary
Engraving, Flight into Egypt (after Philip James de Loutherbourg) by Pierre-François Laurent (1739-1809). The picture framed by a printed oval. The Virgin and child are shown riding on a donkey, led by Joseph. They travel along a narrow mountainous track with rocks on either side. A retinue of laden donkeys and sheep, goats, cattle and peasants follows. Cut edges slightly torn. See also CAL/D/707
Makers and roles
Pierre-François Laurent (1739-1809), engraver (printmaker) after Philip James de Loutherbourg (Strasbourg 1740 – London 1812), artist