The Flight to Egypt
ca. 1710 - 1725
In this dramatic Baroque scene, Giuseppe Maria Crespi captures the Holy Family's perilous journey to Egypt. Joseph leads the way with a staff, gazing hopefully toward the heavens, while Mary cradles baby Jesus atop a weary donkey. A tiny, winged cherub steps in to help guide the animal, adding a touch of divine assistance to their exhausting trek through the dark, wooded landscape. Crespi's masterful use of light and shadow brings an intimate, almost human vulnerability to this classic biblical escape.
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