The Flight into Egypt 1700 - 1737

"The Flight into Egypt" is a black chalk drawing on blue paper by French artist François Le Moyne, dating from 1700-1737. The drawing depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt to escape King Herod's order to kill all male infants under two years old. The drawing's composition emphasizes the sense of urgency and danger as the family makes their escape, with a dark and atmospheric background setting the scene. The drawing is currently part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.