The Rest on The Flight into Egypt 1720

Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari’s 1720 painting, "The Rest on The Flight into Egypt", depicts the moment when the Holy Family rests during their journey to Egypt. The scene portrays Mary and Joseph with the infant Jesus, surrounded by cherubic figures and a landscape with a bridge in the background. This Baroque artwork, now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, exemplifies Chiari's mastery of light and shade, creating a sense of drama and depth in the composition. The angelic figures contribute to the celestial aura surrounding the Holy Family, representing the divine protection during their perilous journey.