The Flight into Egypt 1648 - 1650

Carlo Dolci's "The Flight into Egypt" (1648-1650) depicts the biblical story of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt to escape King Herod's decree. The composition centers on Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus, riding a donkey towards a distant, idyllic landscape. An angel with wings outstretched, guides their journey. The painting, with its detailed figures and soft, luminous palette, embodies the Baroque style, emphasizing religious devotion and emotional intensity.