- THE LIFE OF JESUS IN ART / 5
Rest during the Flight into Egypt: the Holy Family portrayed by Barocci
- Culture
- 17-01-2022
The story of the flight into Egypt, caused by Herod, has inspired many artists over the centuries. One painting in particular touches hearts and minds: Federico Barocci's "Rest during the Flight into Egypt", which depicts a serene moment in the life (painful since childhood) of Jesus.