The Flight into Egypt 1669

This Baroque painting, *The Flight into Egypt* (1669), by José Moreno, depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family's escape to Egypt to avoid King Herod's persecution. The painting is filled with dramatic movement, seen in the figures' postures and the dynamic composition. The use of light and shadow, characteristic of Baroque art, further emphasizes the urgency of the moment. The angel above, guiding them with a palm branch, and the figures in the background offer an element of hope in the midst of this perilous journey. The painting's large scale, 65 x 98 in., underscores the importance of this event in Christian history and its impact on the viewer.