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Orazio Gentileschi, 'The Rest on the Flight into Egypt', about 1620

Key facts
Full title The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Artist Orazio Gentileschi
Artist dates 1563 - 1639
Date made about 1620
Medium and support Oil on canvas
Dimensions 175.6 × 218 cm
Acquisition credit On loan from Birmingham Museums Trust on behalf of Birmingham City Council
Inventory number L1311
Location Room 32
Image copyright On loan from Birmingham Museums Trust on behalf of Birmingham City Council
Collection Main Collection
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