Flight into Egypt 1660

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo's "Flight into Egypt" (1660) portrays the biblical story of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus fleeing to Egypt to escape King Herod's persecution. This Baroque-style painting is now housed in the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts. Murillo's signature naturalism and soft light illuminate the scene, adding a sense of tenderness and empathy. The cherubs hovering above the family add a heavenly touch, underscoring the divine nature of their journey.