The Flight into Egypt 1514 - 1663

"The Flight into Egypt" (1514-1663) by Jan Miel (1599-1663) depicts the biblical story of Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus fleeing to Egypt to escape King Herod's persecution. The scene is set amidst a rocky landscape with a donkey laden with baggage, symbolizing the hardships of the journey. The painting is a fine example of Dutch Golden Age landscape painting and is currently in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. It's a small yet captivating artwork, measuring just 36.6 cm in height and 47 cm in width.