Return of the Holy Family from Egypt (recto); Studies for the Return from Egypt (verso) 1599 - 1600

Giovanni Baglione’s “Return of the Holy Family from Egypt (recto); Studies for the Return from Egypt (verso)” is a pen-and-ink drawing that depicts a scene from the biblical story of the Holy Family’s return from Egypt. The drawing shows the Holy Family, including Joseph, Mary, and the young Jesus, as they return to their homeland. Two angels, one in the foreground and the other in the background, provide an ethereal presence. This preparatory drawing, dated 1599-1600, showcases Baglione’s masterful draftsmanship and highlights the emotional and spiritual depth of the religious theme.