Flight into Egypt 1320

Giotto's "Flight into Egypt" (c. 1320) is a fresco located in the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi in Assisi, Italy. The painting depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod's massacre of the innocents. Giotto, a pioneering figure in Early Renaissance art, utilizes a more naturalistic style than his predecessors, portraying the figures with greater volume and depth. The composition is balanced and harmonious, with the Holy Family at the center, surrounded by a landscape that emphasizes the journey's arduousness. The serene faces and gestures of Mary, Joseph, and the Christ Child, along with the presence of angels in the sky, create a sense of divine protection and reassurance amidst the journey. This fresco exemplifies Giotto's artistic innovations and his ability to infuse religious narratives with emotional resonance.