The Flight Into Egypt 1730 - 1765

This is Giovanni Maria Morlaiter’s marble relief, "The Flight into Egypt." Angels offer nourishment to the holy family, their tender gestures laden with significance. Note how the motif of offering appears throughout art history: from ancient Roman depictions of sacrifice to medieval Christian iconography of the Eucharist. The giving of sustenance transcends mere physical necessity; it symbolizes spiritual care and divine grace. Here, it is not merely food, but the promise of salvation that is being presented. Such motifs tap into our collective memory, resonating with primal associations of nurture and protection. It echoes through time, recurring in works by artists like Caravaggio, and even in secular contexts, signifying charity and compassion. The cycle continues, mirroring our own journeys of seeking solace, expressing the emotional weight of human experience.