The Flight into Egypt 1860

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps' "The Flight into Egypt," painted in 1860, depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family's journey to escape Herod's persecution. The painting, now housed at the Brooklyn Museum, captures the vastness of the desert landscape, with the Pyramids in the distance serving as a stark reminder of the ancient world. Mary, Joseph, and the Christ child are positioned centrally on a donkey, their journey highlighted by the presence of a lone traveler leading the way. Decamps' work is characterized by its attention to detail and realism, bringing the biblical story to life with a sense of historical accuracy.