The Flight into Egypt | |
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Artist | El Greco |
Year | c.1570 |
Medium | oil on panel |
Dimensions | 15.9 cm× 21.6 cm(6.3 in× 8.5 in) |
Location | Museo del Prado, Madrid |
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