The Flight into Egypt
ca. 1664
Carlo Maratti captures the Holy Family on a divine road trip in this dramatic Baroque scene. Mary, draped in her signature vibrant blue, clutches baby Jesus while Joseph leads the way with a sturdy staff, looking back as if checking for pursuers. But they aren't alone—angels are everywhere! Two cherubs fly overhead, busy hacking away at palm fronds (a nod to the apocryphal legend where angels cleared the path or provided dates), while others on the ground seem ready to help carry the luggage. It's a chaotic but beautiful moment of flight, painted with the rich colors and emotional intensity typical of 17th-century Rome.
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