The Flight to Egypt c. 1710 - 1725

"The Flight to Egypt" by Giuseppe Maria Crespi, painted around 1710-1725, is a small-scale oil painting that depicts a pivotal event in the life of Jesus Christ. The painting shows the Holy Family, Mary, Joseph, and the Christ Child, fleeing to Egypt, as dictated in the Bible. The scene takes place in a landscape, possibly a forest, and the figures are rendered in a realistic and detailed manner. Crespi's masterful use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, highlighting the drama of the Holy Family's flight. The painting is currently housed in the Städel Museum.