Who created "The Flight into Egypt"?

The Flight into Egypt was created by Carlo Maratti in ca. 1664.

When was "The Flight into Egypt" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1664.

What medium is "The Flight into Egypt"?

The Flight into Egypt is Oil on copper.

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

Carlo Maratti

ca. 1664

Medium

Oil on copper

Dimensions

23 3/4 × 19 1/8 in. (60.3 × 48.6 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Errol M. Rudman, 2020

Accession Number

2020.263.8

Tags

Virgin MaryJosephAngelsJesus

Art Historical Context

In the hushed glow of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Paintings gallery, Carlo Maratti's *The Flight into Egypt (ca. 1664) captures a pivotal biblical moment: the Holy Family—Virgin Mary cradling the infant Jesus, accompanied by Joseph and tender angels—fleeing Herod's massacre of the innocents. This oil on copper panel, measuring just 23 3/4 × 191/8 inches, the 17th-century Baroque era's devotion to religious narratives blending spirituality with human emotion to inspire awe in viewers. Maratti, a leading Roman Baroque artist influenced by Raphael and the Carracci, favored a classi...

About the Artist

Carlo Maratti · 1625–1713

Son of a Dalmatian father. Known as the last major Italian artist of the classical tradition, which had originated with Raphael. He created a grandiose and decorative style that was valued by his ecclesiastical patrons. Comment on works: History; Religious.

The Flight into Egypt

Send Feedback