Who created "The Flight Into Egypt"?

The Flight Into Egypt was created by Giovanni Maria Morlaiter in mid-18th century.

When was "The Flight Into Egypt" created?

This artwork was created mid-18th century.

What medium is "The Flight Into Egypt"?

The Flight Into Egypt is Terracotta.

Is "The Flight Into Egypt" in the public domain?

Yes, The Flight Into Egypt is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Flight Into Egypt

Giovanni Maria Morlaiter

mid-18th century

Medium

Terracotta

Dimensions

22 × 18 1/2 in. (55.9 × 47 cm)

Classification

Sculpture

Culture

Italian, Venice

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Michael Hall, Esq., 1997

Accession Number

1997.392

Tags

ChildrenMenWomenAngels

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative collection, *The Flight Into Egypt* by Giovanni Marialaiter captures a pivotal biblical moment: the Holy Family's hurried escape from King Herod's massacre of the innocents. Crafted in terracotta around the mid-18th century, this Venetian sculptor's work measures 22 × 18½ inches and vividly depicts Mary cradling the infant Jesus, accompanied by Joseph and protective angels. The intimate scale invites visitors to appreciate the tender interplay of figures—men, women, children, and celestial beings—frozen in a narrativ...

The Flight Into Egypt

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