Flight into Egypt
- Artist
- Bartolome Esteban Murillo
- Date
- 1655 - 1660
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Budapest Museum of Fine Arts
"Flight into Egypt" is a compelling religious painting that depicts the biblical moment when Mary and the infant Jesus escape to Egypt. Created using oil paints on a canvas, this artwork exemplifies the dynamic movement and dramatic light characteristic of the Baroque style. Its rich colors and intricate details evoke both spiritual significance and artistic mastery, inviting viewers to reflect on faith and perseverance through a vivid visual narrative.
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